Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/24

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks are set to play at the Fiserv Forum. The game is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Bucks will host the Trail Blazers in what marks the beginning of the NBA Regular Season.

Portland comes into the game with a record of 7-10. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter leads the team from the Western Conference. The Bucks, led by head coach Doc Rivers, have an 8-9 record and are part of the Eastern Conference. Both teams look to improve their standings early in the season.

Trail Blazers vs Bucks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
  • Venue: Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Bucks -2.0 (-110), Trail Blazers +2.0 (-110), Bucks MoneyLine -131, Trail Blazers MoneyLine +111

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have shown mixed results in recent games. They lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-95, with Jerami Grant scoring 21 points. However, they secured a win against the Golden State Warriors, 127-123, with strong performances from Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan.

On the season, the Trail Blazers rank 10th in points per game with 119.6. They lead the league in field goal attempts per game, but their shooting percentage is low at 44.6%. Defensively, they allow 122.5 points per game, ranking 25th in the league.

Injuries have affected the Trail Blazers, with key players like Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard out. Shaedon Sharpe is questionable due to a calf strain. In their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan will be crucial in their efforts on both ends of the court.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are playing at home, but they have faced some challenges recently. In their last three games, they lost to the Pistons, 76ers, and Cavaliers. Despite these losses, they scored over 100 points in each game, showing their offensive capability.

The Bucks have some strong players, even with injuries affecting key members like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ryan Rollins has been a standout, scoring 24 points against the Pistons and 32 against the 76ers. Bobby Portis also contributes, with consistent scoring and rebounding efforts.

Offensively, the Bucks rank 4th in field goal percentage and 2nd in three-point percentage. However, they struggle with free throws, ranking last in both percentage and attempts. On defense, they need to improve, especially in reducing points allowed, as they rank 21st in this area.

BTB Betting Pick

The Bucks are favored by 2 points against the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers score more points per game than the Bucks, but they also allow more points. The Bucks have a better shooting percentage and play at a faster pace. Based on these factors, the pick is the Bucks to cover the spread with a projected score of Bucks 120, Trail Blazers 117.

The total for the game is set at 235.5 points. The Trail Blazers’ games often have high scores due to their strong offense and weaker defense. The Bucks also allow a fair number of points, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total of 237 points.