Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) vs. Toronto Raptors (8-27)
January 6, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +6.5; Over/Under: +226
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Nets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Spurs, Magic, and Knicks next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.3 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Magic, beat the Nets, and they play the Knicks, Cavs, and Pistons next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last nine road games following a home loss.
- The Raptors have won each of their last six games against the Bucks following a home loss.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against the Raptors after losing as favorites.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs following a home loss.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have won each of their last 11 Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (60.4%) this season.
- Gradey Dick ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.1%) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Damian Lillard ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FT% (91.6%) this season.
- Brook Lopez ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (21.0).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Milwaukee Bucks on the road, a team that continues to run hot and cold. However, the Raptors remain banged up, and they’ve lost nine of their last 10 games. The Raptors also went from covering numbers to failing to go 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bucks smoked the Raptors back in November, and they should be motivated for a bounce-back effort. The Bucks are coming off back-to-back losses as a double-digit favorite. If that doesn’t wake the Bucks up, I’m not sure what will. The Bucks need to get their act together. Give me the Bucks and the chalk.
