Home court has been of huge importance for the Milwaukee Bucks and it’s just what they need after dropping two straight road games. The Bucks are 7-2 at home in 2020–21 and will host the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Portland’s third game of a season-long seven-game road trip.

In their 19 games either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kris Middleton has led the 11-8 Bucks in scoring, while either Damian Lillard or C.J. McCollum has done the same during the 10-8 Trail Blazers’ 18 games. The Bucks and Lillard meet Monday for the lone time in the 2020–21 regular season.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Milwaukee’s enjoyed hosting Portland over the years, winning their last six games against the Trail Blazers in Wisconsin. Portland’s also covered in just five of their last 18 games against Milwaukee, the latter opening as 10-point home favourite on the NBA odds. The total is 235.

Both teams rank in the top five in points per game, Milwaukee second with 119.8 and Portland fifth with 115. Some quick addition equals 234.8 points combined, and voilà… there’s your total.

Even without an injured McCollum over their last five games, Portland’s managed to score 112.6 points per game but have a 2-3 record to show for. In other injury news, Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Monday with a right knee contusion.

Portland Trail Blazers

A season-high 44 points from Lillard was just enough for Portland on Saturday as they snapped a two-game skid via a 123-122 win in Chicago. Lillard’s hot hand has propelled him to third in NBA scoring with 29.6 points per game and five of six games of 30 or more points.

Dame’s played a huge role in keeping the Blazers afloat in the West as Portland remains without McCollum, as well as centre Jusuf Nurkic and forward Zach Collins. Derrick Jones Jr. is the latest Trail Blazer to go down, as the sixth-year forward is out Monday with a foot injury.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks’ two consecutive losses sure haven’t been Antetokounmpo’s fault after he went for a total of 72 points, 19 rebounds, and 14 assists in the two outings. Instead it’s more to do with Milwaukee’s defence, one that’s allowing at least 108 points against in each of their last seven games in which they’ve gone 3-4 in.

As mentioned, the good news for Milwaukee is they’re back at home. The Bucks went 30-5 a year ago at home and are following suit in 2021 with a winning percentage of over 75 per cent. Another plus is the play of Jrue Holiday, who’s scored 20 points in back-to-back games after seeing his season points average dip below 16 for the first time since 2016­–17.

Who Will Win Trail Blazers vs. Bucks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Trail Blazers Team Leaders

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 28.75
Assists	Damian Lillard 7.54
Rebounds	Enes Kanter 11.04
FG%	Enes Kanter 60.4
Steals	Robert Covington 1.44
Blocks	Robert Covington 1.2

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 34.33
Assists	Damian Lillard 10.17
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 10.33
FG%	Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 80
Steals	Robert Covington 1.5
Blocks	Jusuf Nurkic 1.17

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 28.75
Assists	Damian Lillard 7.54
Rebounds	Enes Kanter 11.04
FG%	Enes Kanter 60.4
Steals	Robert Covington 1.44
Blocks	Robert Covington 1.2

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 34.33
Assists	Damian Lillard 10.17
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 10.33
FG%	Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 80
Steals	Robert Covington 1.5
Blocks	Jusuf Nurkic 1.17

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

Injuries

Portland

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Prob Tues Thumb - 31 / 05 / 21

Nassir Little (SF)

Ques Sun Back - 11 / 05 / 21

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Ques Wed Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21

Norman Powell (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 21

Norman Powell (SG)

Ques Mon Knee - 03 / 05 / 21

Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)

Ques Fri Hip - 21 / 04 / 21

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Out Tues Rest - 19 / 04 / 21

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Out Sat Rest - 10 / 04 / 21

Norman Powell (SG)

Prob Thurs Toe - 07 / 04 / 21

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 21

Milwaukee

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Ques Fri Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21

Donte DiVincenzo (SG)

out for season Foot - 28 / 05 / 21

Jeff Teague (PG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 21 / 05 / 21

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Mid June Knee - 17 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Ques Sat Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Prob Fri Neck - 06 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Fri Knee - 05 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Portland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Prob Tues	Thumb - 31 / 05 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Nurkic has a left thumb contusion, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Nassir Little (SF)	Ques Sun	Back - 11 / 05 / 21	6-4	6-4	+ -
Little has missed the previous two games with back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take the court versus the Nuggets on Sunday.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Ques Wed	Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21	7-5	7-5	+ -
Anthony has sat out the last two games with a sprained right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Jazz.
Norman Powell (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 04 / 05 / 21	7-6	8-5	+ -
Powell missed the last game with a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Lakers on Friday.
Norman Powell (SG)	Ques Mon	Knee - 03 / 05 / 21	8-6	9-5	+ -
Powell is tending to right knee patellar tendinopathy, and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)	Ques Fri	Hip - 21 / 04 / 21	13-9	13-9	+ -
Jones Jr. missed the last game due to a right hip contusion, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Out Tues	Rest - 19 / 04 / 21	13-9	13-9	+ -
Nurkic will not be available for Tuesday's showdown with the Clippers as he will receive a day of rest.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Out Sat	Rest - 10 / 04 / 21	15-12	14-13	+ -
Nurkic will not be available for Saturday's clash with the Pistons as he will receive a day of rest.
Norman Powell (SG)	Prob Thurs	Toe - 07 / 04 / 21	16-13	15-14	+ -
Powell is bothered by left big toe inflammation, but he is likely to be active Thursday versus the Jazz.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 05 / 04 / 21	16-13	15-14	+ -
Nurkic was held out of the last game due to right knee inflammation, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday against the Jazz.

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Antetokounmpo is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Merrill has a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Final.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21	10-7	7-8-2	+ -
Merrill is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Nets.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Ques Fri	Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21	10-8	7-9-2	+ -
Nwora is bothered by a left thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Hawks.
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)	out for season	Foot - 28 / 05 / 21	12-8	8-10-2	+ -
DiVincenzo suffered a tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Jeff Teague (PG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 21 / 05 / 21	13-10	10-11-2	+ -
Teague is nursing a sore left knee, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Mid June	Knee - 17 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is battling right patella tendon soreness, and it is anticipated that he will be out until the middle of June.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Middleton is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Prob Fri	Neck - 06 / 05 / 21	14-15	14-13-2	+ -
Tucker exited the previous contest with a neck and jaw injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash with the Rockets.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 05 / 05 / 21	15-15	14-14-2	+ -
Middleton missed the last game with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Rockets on Friday.