The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Wizards, and they play the Cavs and Knicks next. The Bucks look for their first 2-0 start since the 2022-23 season.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 133 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 37 points and 14 rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 17 points and 4 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Taurean Prince is grabbing 1 rebound. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 40.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 40.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Hawks, and they play the Mavericks and Spurs next. The Raptors haven’t started 2-0 since the 2018-19 season.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 138 points on 56.8 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 42.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 22 points and 6 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Ingram is dishing 3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 24 percent from beyond the arc and 82.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Bucks have lost 14 of their last 16 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Raptors’ last seven games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last seven games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs following a home win.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- RJ Barrett ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Scottie Barnes ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Kyle Kuzma ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (138.0).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (24.0%).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (8.0).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.0).
Raptors vs Bucks Injury Report
Ja’Kobe Walter is questionable for Toronto with an illness, while Collin Murray-Boyles is questionable with a forearm injury.
The Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. due to an ankle injury.
Raptors vs Bucks Prediction
This line seems to be what it is because Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report with a back issue, but he’s probable at the time of this writing. The Raptors still have showing and proving to do when going up against respectable teams, and beating up on the Hawks doesn’t move the needle. The Bucks have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Raptors, and they’ve covered 4 of the last 5 meetings. The Bucks will have the best player on the floor and have owned recent meetings. In a near pick em spot, I’m siding with the Bucks.