Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -7 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +7 |
| Total | 228.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup, two teams sitting on opposite sides of the conference table are clashing, when the Toronto Raptors are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors returned to the losing column after a rare win over Brooklyn, and have just one win in their last thirteen games, but they are playing their third straight game at home, where they have been significantly better than on the road. the Bucks on the other hand, are being embarrassed by bottom-4 teams of each conference, and have been struggling lately, with just a single victory in their last five matches.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett are questionable.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: No Injuries
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have an 8-27 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 20-14-1 against the spread and 17-17 in over/under, while having a 7-12 home record. The Raptors are 1-12 in their last 13 games and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-2-1 in their last 7 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 97-106 loss by Orlando, even though they shot slightly better from the field than the Magic (48% to 47%). Four Toronto starters scored double figures, led by Jacob Poeltl with 25 points and 6 rebounds.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.4 points, adding 6.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and a team-high 6.6 assists.
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 18-16 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. Milwaukee is 14-19-1 against the spread and 14-20 in over/under, while having a 6-9 road record. The Bucks are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and 1-4 against the spread. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 102-105 loss by Portland, as they shot with just 43% from the field. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee’s offense with 31 points and 11 rebounds, but saw Damian Lillard struggle once again, as he scored just 16 on 33.3% shooting.
Giannis leads the Bucks both in scoring with league-best 32.3 points and in rebounding with 11.6 per game, adding 5.9 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 24.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They shoot 46.3% from the field (16th) and 34.5% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, they are the 5th-worst team in the league, allowing 118.7 points per game.
Offensively, the Bucks average 111.8 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 47.4% from the field (7th) and 38.4% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 110.3 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bucks won 99-85 at home. The Bucks are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings against the Raptors, but the Raptors are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over/under is a balanced 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
Prediction
In this Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -7 road favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season, but they have been terrible on the road with a 6-9 record, and a negative point differential of -2.2 points. The Bucks have also been terrible lately, losing to inferior teams such as the Nets and the Blazers, so there is no way to make a case for them as road favorites. Unless they show signs that they can actually win, I will fade them, so take the Toronto Raptors and lay the plus points at home in this one. Nick’s Free Pick: Toronto Raptors +7
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