Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Keep reading to see our Raptors vs Bucks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Raptors travel take on the Bucks at 10-31.
  • Toronto has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (21st).
  • The Raptors are coming off a 110-97 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks play host to the Raptors with a 22-17 record.
  • The Bucks are averaging 113.4 points per game so far.
  • The Bucks are coming off a 122-93 win vs. the Raptors.

Raptors vs Bucks Prediction

The Toronto Raptors (+422) will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (-574) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are currently favored by 11 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.

This game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, and tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET. The Raptors come into this game with a record of 10-31 and are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games.

Raptors vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Friday, January 17th
  • Betting Odds MIL -11, TOR +422 | MIL -574 O/U 229

Raptors Preview: Can Toronto Lock in a Road Win?

The Raptors improved to 10-31 on the season with a 110-97 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Toronto was a +14 point underdog going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 207 points fell well short of the 229.5-point over/under line.

A key moment in the game came when the Raptors went on a 12-0 run, turning a 34-29 deficit into a 41-34 lead. Toronto outscored Boston 22-15 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in their win over the Celtics, shooting 55.6% from the field. Scottie Barnes added 18 points and 9 assists, while Jakob Poeltl was perfect from the field, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

The Raptors shot 50.6% overall, but struggled from three, hitting 32.4% with 11 made threes. Poeltl scored 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter, and Barnes added 8 points in the 4th.

The Raptors' defense was solid on Wednesday, holding the Celtics to just 97 points on 39% shooting. Toronto's best defensive effort came in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 15 points. The Raptors gave up 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing 24 points.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. Toronto sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws. The Raptors controlled the boards with 43 defensive rebounds, while allowing 13 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Bucks Preview: Do the Bucks Have What it Takes at Home?

The Raptors improved to 10-31 after a 110-97 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Toronto, who were +14 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 207 points fell well short of the 229.5 O/U line.

A key moment for the Raptors was a 12-0 run, which helped them take control. They outscored Boston 30-24 in the 2nd quarter and 33-29 in the 3rd, then held the Celtics to just 15 points in the 4th.

Damian Lillard led the Bucks to a win over the Magic, scoring 30 points and hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field.

Milwaukee shot 62.5% overall, with a 58.3% mark from deep, despite making just 7 threes. Giannis scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard added 8 points in the 4th.

The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 93 points on Wednesday. Milwaukee set the tone early, allowing only 16 points in the 1st quarter. They gave up 25 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and 27 in the 3rd.

Orlando shot just 34% from the field, including 26% from three-point range, where they made only 12 threes. The Bucks also sent the Magic to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 46 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, while also recording 10 steals and 10 blocks.

Raptors vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Raptors vs Bucks Prediction

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