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Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Stats

Date: Fri 20 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Projected 111-122
Projected total 232.7
Scheduled
Position#30
Record1-12
FormLLLLL
Points / game106.2
Allowed / game120.2
Vs
19%
81%
■ MIL 19%■ POR 81%
Pythia win probability
Form · last 5 games
3.9/10
Below normal
4.6/10
Around normal
Position#7
Record9-3
FormLLWWW
Points / game119.6
Allowed / game111.8
USANBA· Fiserv Forum
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Milwaukee Bucks v Portland Trail Blazers
19 Nov 2026
MIL v POR
upcoming
24 Nov 2025
MIL103
POR115
04 Jan 2025
MIL102
POR105
26 Nov 2023
MIL108
POR102
21 Nov 2022
MIL119
POR111
14 Feb 2022
MIL107
POR122
01 Feb 2021
MIL134
POR106
21 Nov 2019
MIL137
POR129
21 Nov 2018
MIL143
POR100
21 Oct 2017
MIL113
POR110
07 Dec 2016
MIL115
POR107
07 Dec 2015
MIL90
POR88
31 Jan 2015
MIL95
POR88
20 Nov 2013
MIL82
POR91
19 Mar 2013
MIL102
POR95
07 Apr 2012
MIL116
POR94
02 Nov 2010
MIL76
POR90
12 Dec 2009
MIL108
POR101
21 Mar 2009
MIL84
POR96
Sections
Game preview & prediction

On 19 November 2026 the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA clash that the Pythia model deems a clear favour for Portland, rating the Blazers at 81% and the Bucks at 19% for a win. The Bucks are 1-12 this season, averaging 106.2 points and conceding 120.2, while Portland sits 9-3, scoring 119.6 and allowing 111.8. In the Bucks' seven home games they are 1-6, 108.9 points for and 123.3 against, and they have lost their last five games, including defeats to Orlando, Los Angeles and New York. Portland's seven road outings are 6-1, 123.4 points for and 114.1 against, and they have won three of their last five, notably victories over Sacramento and Oklahoma City. The teams have met ten times, with Portland winning six and the most recent meeting on 25 March 2026 ending 130-99 in Portland's favour. Pythia projects a 111-122 score, a total of 232.7, with a 4% chance of overtime, and the Blazers' line is 19% to cover the spread. The Blazers' road form and recent wins suggest they will continue their dominance in this matchup.

Written by Pythia from this game's frozen forecast, the market's main lines and both teams' results.

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Milwaukee Bucks win
19.1%fair 5.24
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Portland Trail Blazers win
80.9%fair 1.24
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's frozen forecast of 10 Nov 07:33 UTC (Version 5). Implied = the consensus price with the bookmaker margin removed (Pinnacle first); edge = model probability minus implied.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#21
W
110-102
110
102
+8
103avg 99
H27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
100-132
100
132
-32
74avg 99
H29/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
L
111-136
111
136
-25
88avg 99
H01/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
100-112
100
112
-12
84avg 99
A03/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
102-109
102
109
-7
92avg 99
A05/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#19
L
107-121
107
121
-14
94avg 99
H07/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
97-117
97
117
-20
79avg 99
H09/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
85-117
85
117
-32
62avg 99
A11/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
112-123
112
123
-11
102avg 99
H12/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
99-107
99
107
-8
79avg 99
A14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-29
19-32
34-24
26-17
21-23
14-34
34-38
31-37
25-24
21-48
30-37
35-27
18-29
29-19
29-32
24-32
14-28
27-34
38-25
23-22
29-24
31-27
27-38
20-32
27-25
18-33
29-33
23-26
21-26
13-32
38-27
13-32
28-30
22-31
23-33
39-29
15-23
22-29
35-32
27-23
219.9Avg total
102.3Scored
117.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)106.2120.2226.4-14.18%
Season at home (7)108.9123.3232.1-14.414%
Season away (6)103.0116.7219.7-13.70%
Last 10 (10)102.3117.6219.9-15.310%
Last 5 (5)100.0117.0217.0-17.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)104.9122.1227.0-17.39%
vs Similar (7)117.7114.4232.1+3.357%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Portland Trail Blazers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Portland Trail BlazersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBlazers
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
W
136-129
136
129
+7
134avg 106
A28/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#9
L
103-124
103
124
-21
89avg 106
H30/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
112-90
112
90
+22
104avg 106
A31/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
118-110
118
110
+8
117avg 106
A03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
W
132-119
132
119
+13
129avg 106
A05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
118-124
118
124
-6
118avg 106
A07/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
103-125
103
125
-22
87avg 106
H08/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
123-103
123
103
+20
115avg 106
H11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
118-108
118
108
+10
110avg 106
H12/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
120-107
120
107
+13
115avg 106
A14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-38
36-35
34-30
34-26
25-25
33-33
25-33
20-33
27-18
32-24
29-22
24-26
19-31
39-35
27-21
33-23
29-34
43-25
32-26
28-34
29-20
31-33
15-34
43-37
20-22
29-42
27-45
27-16
26-27
33-32
38-21
26-23
28-32
28-18
32-35
30-23
34-25
30-28
29-25
27-29
232.2Avg total
118.3Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)119.6111.8231.4+7.875%
Season at home (5)114.2108.6222.8+5.660%
Season away (7)123.4114.1237.6+9.386%
Last 10 (10)118.3113.9232.2+4.470%
Last 5 (5)116.4113.4229.8+3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)105.3118.2223.6-12.911%
vs Similar (10)116.8110.9227.7+5.980%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)121.5102.3223.7+19.291%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

Total points distribution

3%5%8%11%0%1851%1902%1953%2004%2056%2107%2159%22010%22511%23010%2359%2408%2457%2504%2553%2602%2651%2701%2750%2800%285
1%1903%2006%2109%22011%2309%2407%2503%2601%2700%280
Pythia expects about 233 points (overtime included in the simulation); the most likely band is 230-234 (11%).
Over/Under 220.5
Over 220.5
74.2%
Under 220.5
25.8%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Over/Under 225.5
Over 225.5
64.5%
Under 225.5
35.5%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Over/Under 230.5
Over 230.5
53.9%
Under 230.5
46.1%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

📊 3. Team Totals

Milwaukee Bucks total 109.5
Over 109.5
52.4%
Under 109.5
47.6%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Milwaukee Bucks total 113.5
Over 113.5
39.0%
Under 113.5
61.0%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Milwaukee Bucks total 117.5
Over 117.5
27.0%
Under 117.5
73.0%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Portland Trail Blazers total 108
Over 108
89.8%
Under 108
10.2%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Portland Trail Blazers total 112
Over 112
82.1%
Under 112
17.9%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Portland Trail Blazers total 116
Over 116
71.3%
Under 116
28.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

Winning margin distribution

2%4%7%9%0%-481%-451%-422%-392%-363%-334%-305%-276%-247%-218%-189%-159%-128%-98%-67%-34%+05%+34%+63%+92%+121%+151%+180%+210%+24
0%-481%-422%-364%-306%-248%-189%-128%-64%+04%+62%+121%+180%+24
Margin from Milwaukee Bucks's side (positive = Milwaukee Bucks win). Pythia's expected margin is -11.7; Milwaukee Bucks win by 1+ in 17% of simulations.
Spread Milwaukee Bucks -3
MIL -3
14.9%
POR +3
85.1%
Best 5 market prices
MIL
No market prices yet.
POR
No market prices yet.
Spread Milwaukee Bucks 0
MIL 0
19.1%
POR 0
80.9%
Best 5 market prices
MIL
No market prices yet.
POR
No market prices yet.
Spread Milwaukee Bucks +3
MIL +3
23.1%
POR -3
76.9%
Best 5 market prices
MIL
No market prices yet.
POR
No market prices yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-13-6+0+6+13Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -10.3-10.3Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
-13-6+0+6+13Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -10.3-10.3Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
Milwaukee BucksPortland Trail Blazers
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
35-57
35
57
-22
H29/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#17
L
46-72
46
72
-26
H01/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A03/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
41-62
41
62
-21
A05/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#19
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H07/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
45-58
45
58
-13
H09/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#15
L
34-58
34
58
-24
A11/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H12/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
37-52
37
52
-15
A14/11
NBA
102.5Avg total
44.5Scored
58.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.259.7111.0-8.530%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.860.2114.0-6.440%-
Last 30 away (15)48.759.3107.9-10.620%-
Last 10 (10)44.558.0102.5-13.510%-
Last 5 (5)45.256.0101.2-10.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)49.360.5109.8-11.322%-
vs Similar (7)57.757.1114.9+0.657%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Portland Trail Blazers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Portland Trail BlazersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
68-73
68
73
-5
A28/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#9
D
58-58
58
58
+0
H30/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#29
W
59-42
59
42
+17
A31/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
58-66
58
66
-8
A03/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
W
72-59
72
59
+13
A05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A07/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
49-64
49
64
-15
H08/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H12/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#28
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A14/11
NBA
118.0Avg total
60.3Scored
57.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.456.6118.0+4.857%-
Last 30 at home (14)61.753.3115.0+8.464%-
Last 30 away (16)61.159.5120.6+1.650%-
Last 10 (10)60.357.7118.0+2.650%-
Last 5 (5)57.655.8113.4+1.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)57.259.9117.1-2.733%-
vs Similar (10)61.757.6119.3+4.160%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)64.553.0117.5+11.573%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.2 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.2 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.824.6
56.2%
54.0%49.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.416.4
37.8%
35.1%49.2
🏀 Free throws20.914.7
70.3%
77.2%14.7
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 50% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Portland Trail Blazerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Portland Trail Blazers: 112.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀40%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.1 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.6 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers40.922.6
55.3%
54.0%45.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.214.7
34.0%
35.1%44.1
🏀 Free throws30.323.6
77.9%
77.2%23.6
They take 84.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
LLLLLLLLLW
Portland Trail Blazers
WWWLLWWWLW
#30
League position
#7
-6.8
Net rating
-2.1
105.9
Offensive rating
110.3
112.7
Defensive rating
112.4
56.4%
Effective FG%
53.1%
55.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
15.8%
Turnover %
14.6%
15.2%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.36
37.8%
3-point %
34.0%
66.1%
Assist %
61.7%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence105.9 · 110.3Defence112.7 · 112.4Shooting56.4% · 53.1%3-point %37.8% · 34.0%Ball care15.8% · 14.6%Off. rebounds15.2% · 26.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.36Form (last 10/10)10% · 70%
■ Milwaukee Bucks   ■ Portland Trail Blazers
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
14/11/26AOrlando Magic99-107
12/11/26HLos Angeles Lakers112-123
11/11/26ANew York Knicks85-117
09/11/26HBoston Celtics97-117
07/11/26HToronto Raptors107-121
05/11/26ABoston Celtics102-109
03/11/26AMinnesota Timberwolves100-112
01/11/26HCleveland Cavaliers111-136
29/10/26HHouston Rockets100-132
27/10/26HIndiana Pacers110-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/11/26ASacramento Kings120-107
12/11/26HOklahoma City Thunder118-108
11/11/26HOklahoma City Thunder123-103
08/11/26HSan Antonio Spurs103-125
07/11/26ALos Angeles Lakers118-124
05/11/26APhoenix Suns132-119
03/11/26ADenver Nuggets118-110
31/10/26AUtah Jazz112-90
30/10/26HMemphis Grizzlies103-124
28/10/26ALos Angeles Lakers136-129

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL8%
HomeLLLLL14%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1376
Win %8%14%0%
Points / game106.2108.9103.0
Allowed / game120.2123.3116.7
Point differential-14.1-14.4-13.7
Avg total226.4232.1219.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%0%
Portland Trail Blazers
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW75%
HomeWLLWW60%
AwayWWWLW86%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1257
Win %75%60%86%
Points / game119.6114.2123.4
Allowed / game111.8108.6114.1
Point differential+7.8+5.6+9.3
Avg total231.4222.8237.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%60%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 San Antonio Spurs1311285%119.5106.2+13.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
3 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
4 Houston Rockets1310377%116.2107.4+8.8
5 Philadelphia 76ers1310377%111.2109.4+1.8
6 Minnesota Timberwolves129375%119.3105.9+13.4
7 Portland Trail Blazers129375%119.6111.8+7.8
8 Detroit Pistons118373%115.5107.8+7.7
9 Memphis Grizzlies128467%119.9111.8+8.1
10 Golden State Warriors138562%116.7112.4+4.3
11 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%111.2107.4+3.8
12 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
13 Dallas Mavericks127558%113.2112.2+1.0
14 Atlanta Hawks137654%118.2116.8+1.3
15 New York Knicks126650%109.8103.7+6.1
16 Miami Heat126650%117.2120.1-2.9
17 Cleveland Cavaliers136746%116.8115.8+1.0
18 Phoenix Suns115645%111.7116.1-4.4
19 Toronto Raptors125742%114.2112.8+1.4
20 Orlando Magic125742%108.3112.8-4.4
21 Indiana Pacers135838%111.2113.2-2.1
22 Charlotte Hornets124833%98.6109.6-11.0
23 Washington Wizards134931%110.0115.8-5.8
24 New Orleans Pelicans134931%116.5125.6-9.2
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers113827%112.3117.5-5.3
27 Chicago Bulls112918%114.4127.7-13.4
28 Sacramento Kings121118%108.2120.9-12.8
29 Utah Jazz131128%107.5118.6-11.2
30 Milwaukee Bucks131128%106.2120.2-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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