Bucks, Trail Blazers Set for January 28 NBA Showdown

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in a pivotal NBA matchup on Tuesday night at the Moda Center, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The Bucks (26-18) are coming off a strong 125-110 victory against the Utah Jazz, having won nine of their last 11 games, while the Trail Blazers (17-29) recently lost 118-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Milwaukee is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under for the game is set at 231 total points. The Bucks may be without Bobby Portis, while the Trail Blazers are looking to improve their defensive efficiency, currently one of the lowest in the league. Stats Insider's predictive model gives the Bucks a 73% chance of winning, projecting a final score of 118-111. This matchup marks a significant moment for Damian Lillard as he returns to the Moda Center following his trade from Portland to Milwaukee.