The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks meet Sunday 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 Pistons, beat the Bulls, and play the Thunder next. The Raptors have won 8 of their last 12 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 8.4 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Pelicans and Thunder, and they play the Heat next. The Bucks have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Cam Thomas is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bucks’ last four games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Raptors have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Bucks’ last eight games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won 14 of their last 15 day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.7) and three-point shooting percentage (45.0%) this season.
- Ryan Rollins ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jamal Shead has recorded 51 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Immanuel Quickley ranks 9th in the league for fast break points (184) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.7%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1086) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.4) this season.
Bucks vs Raptors Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Myles Turner is questionable.
Scottie Barnes is out for the Raptors.
Bucks vs Raptors Prediction
The Raptors have been one of the surprises in the league this season, but they’re going to be without their best player in Barnes. The Bucks have injuries of their own, but they’ve quietly won 6 of their last 7 games. The Bucks have outright won 6 of their last 7 games as an underdog. I’m not sure how long it will last, but at home the Bucks have to like their chances to keep things rolling, especially with no Barnes on the other side. Give me the Bucks and the free bucket.