Published Mar 24, 5:44pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 24, 5:44pm ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Portland Trail Blazers hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. Who has the edge in our Blazers vs Bucks pick?
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| Golden State Warriors | -9.5 (-116) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +9.5 (-105) |
After suffering a 109-103 loss to the Sixers on Mar. 15, Portland has won four of its last five games. This stretch includes a lopsided 134-99 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Blazers outscored Brooklyn by 24 points through the first three quarters. And they capped off the evening with a 37-26 edge in the final frame on their way to a dominant 35-point win.
Portland's balanced attack featured six double-digit scorers. Toumani Camara paced the offense with 35 points. He shot 10-for-12 overall, 9-of-11 from downtown, and 6-for-7 from the charity stripe. Deni Avdija added 18 points and four rebounds.
Following a 134-123 win over Indiana, the Bucks have dropped three of their last four games. This includes a 129-96 setback against the LA Clippers.
Milwaukee kept it close early, trailing by just four points after the opening stanza. However, the Clippers put the game away for good after that, outscoring the road team 80-43 over the middle two quarters.
Gary Trent Jr. led the team in scoring with 20 points off the bench. Ryan Rollins finished with 13 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Blazers have won four of the previous five meetings in this series, and Milwaukee is 2-7 in its last nine outings against Northwest Division opponents.
Pick: Blazers
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Portland Trail Blazers
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