The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks, beat the Heat, and they play the Celtics next. The Raptors have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 115.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.6 points and 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Nets, beat the Celtics, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Bucks have lost 12 of their last 16 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.9 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 19.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Kyle Kuzma is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won five of their last six games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Raptors have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games following a road loss.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have lost nine of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Raptors after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins has recorded 26 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Bobby Portis ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.6%) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded 26 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Scottie Barnes rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.4).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.1).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (537) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.9) this season.
Bucks vs Raptors Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo. AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma, and Cole Anthony are questionable.
RJ Barrett is out for the Raptors with a knee injury.
Bucks vs Raptors Prediction
I’m not excited to lay points with the Raptors on the road when they’ve been losing games and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. This has more to do with how awful the Bucks are. Also, on top of Antetokounmpo still being out, we’re now seeing Kuzma and Anthony as questionable. The Bucks aren’t good, and they’re going to be even worse if down several rotation players.
A little over a month ago, the Raptors beat the Bucks by 28 points. Antetokounmpo played 24 minutes in that game. I want nothing to do with the Bucks. Give me the Raptors and the somewhat reasonable number.