Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Bucks and Raptors. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on TSN, and it’s hosted by the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets!
The Bucks come into this Eastern conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 227 points. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Raptors – Milwaukee Bucks odds
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Bucks and Raptors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Raptors have the leg up at 2-1. The Raptors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 231 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 4-6 straight up.
- The last three games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the Raptors, the Bucks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 6-4. The Bucks have a 1-3 record on the road this season, compared to their 5-1 record when playing at home.
Milwaukee’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 1-9 for the season. When playing on the road, the Bucks have not managed to cover the spread, and they hold a 1-5 record at home against the spread.
The Bucks have seen over half of their games surpassing the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 6-4-0. In their games, the average over/under line is 229.6, and they maintain a 4.6 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Bucks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 118 points vs. the Bulls. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.2% while connecting on 15 threes. The team’s top scorer is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 29.5, while Damian Lillard also maintains a PPG average of 22.8 leading up to the game.
Coming into the game, the Bucks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 118.3 points per game (24th).
Opponents are hitting 54.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.3% of their three-point attempts.
The Raptors will face the Bucks bringing in an overall record of 5-5 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. This season, when playing on the road, the Raptors have a 2-3 record, while their record at home is 3-2.
Toronto possesses an ATS record of 5-5 for this season, including their ongoing two game losing streak against the spread. The Raptors maintain an ATS record of 3-2 on the road, while they have a 2-3 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
Toronto currently holds an over/under record of 4-6-0 for the season. Their games have currently averaged 191.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 220.6.
Coming off their recent game, the Raptors offense tallied 111 points in a matchup against the Wizards. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 4 threes. Pascal Siakam led the scoring for the Raptors, contributing 39 points. Additionally, Scottie Barnes chipped in with 19 points.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 109.2 points per game.
Toronto’s defense is currently forcing 14.3 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.
Despite being 4.5 point underdogs, we predict the Raptors to come out on top with a final score of 110-105.
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+158)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- OG Anunoby – Finger – Doubtful
- Gary Trent Jr. – Foot – Doubtful
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Calf – Probable
- Jae Crowder – Groin – Out
- Chris Livingston – Ankle – Out
