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Milwaukee vs. Portland. NBA Match Prediction
On January 5, a regular season NBA match will take place between Milwaukee and Portland. The Bucks are trying to maintain a place at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but a recent defeat to Brooklyn made the team think about their mistakes. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo team be able to rehabilitate themselves at home in a game against one of the outsiders of the West? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Milwaukee Bucks
USACurrent form
The team from Wisconsin continues to fight for the leading places in the Eastern Conference. After a difficult start to the season, the Bucks were able to improve their results and rise to sixth place in the standings. However, instability is still the team main problem. In the last match against Brooklyn (110:113), Doc Rivers' charges failed the first half of the meeting, and then were unable to catch up with their opponent, despite the efforts of leader Giannis Antetokounmpo.
In this game, Giannis scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, showing once again why he is considered one of the best players in the league. However, the team needs more contributions from other players such as Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez. The game against Portland will be a great opportunity for the Bucks to correct their mistakes, especially considering that the game will be held at home, where they traditionally play confidently.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation without any problems with its roster.
Interesting facts for betting
The club has won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup: Jackson - Antetokounmpo, Lopez - Middleton, Lillard.
Portland Trail Blazers
USACurrent form
The Blazers remain in the bottom three teams of the Western Conference. The team has already come to terms with its status as the season underdog, but periodically demonstrates interesting moments in the game. However, against stronger opponents, the team rarely shows competitive basketball.
In recent games, Portland lost to the Lakers (106:114) and Philadelphia (103:125), which confirms their current problems. The team defense looks vulnerable, and the offense cannot boast of stability. Key players such as Shadon Sharpe and Jerami Grant are trying to pull the team forward, but this is not enough to beat strong teams. The upcoming game against Milwaukee will be another test for the team, and it will be difficult to expect success on the road.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jeremy Grant and Mathis Thybulle will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The team has not won a game on the road for eight matches.
Probable lineup: Kamara - Avdija, Ayton - Simons, Sharp.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Portland win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Blazers have won in the first quarter.
2.97Bet 1st quarter: total over 57 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 57 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.87Tip and bets
Milwaukee will enter the home arena as a clear favorite. The team is ready to rehabilitate itself after an unexpected loss to Brooklyn and demonstrate a confident game in front of its fans. Giannis Antetokounmpo is in good shape and should be a key figure in the upcoming match.
On the other hand, Portland is not in the best shape and has serious problems in defense. The team rarely achieves success in games against top opponents, especially on the road. In our opinion, Milwaukee looks much stronger and has every chance of a confident victory.
Our prediction is a Milwaukee victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points for 1.72
Bet on total
We expect to see a spectacular match with a large number of points. Milwaukee will actively attack, trying to immediately seize the initiative, and Portland will try to respond with quick counterattacks. Given that both teams have a tendency to play openly, the overall total of the match will most likely be broken.
Forecast - total over 225.5 points for 1.69
Bet on statistics
With the support of the home crowd and all key players in the lineup, Milwaukee has an excellent chance to show a confident game in attack. Portland defense has looked weak in recent matches, which will give the Bucks an opportunity to show themselves under the opponent basket. We assume that the hosts will beat their individual total.
Prediction - Milwaukee individual total over 117.5 points for 1.68
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