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Game time: January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI

Article updated Jan 17, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Toronto Raptors will face the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. The Raptors have recently secured two consecutive wins, bringing their

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The Toronto Raptors will face the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. The Raptors have recently secured two consecutive wins, bringing their season total to 10 victories. On the other hand, the Bucks, who initially struggled, now hold a record of 22-17 and currently sit in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The game is set to start at 8:10 p.m. EST, with Milwaukee being the favored team with a betting line of -11.5 that has remained unchanged. To read the full prediction for the Raptors/Bucks game and more, please visit the provided link.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Raptors +485 | Bucks -650

Spread: Raptors +11.5 (-110) | Bucks -11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 230 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 87%.

Toronto Raptors

In a recent game against the Celtics, the Toronto Raptors secured a 110-97 victory, improving their record to 10-31 for the season. RJ Barrett led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, ending a 10-game losing streak against the Celtics. The Raptors shot 50% from the field and outperformed the Celtics in both field goal and three-point shooting. With key injuries to G Ochai Agbaji and SG Immanuel Quickley being game-time decisions, the Raptors have shown improvement in their offensive game but continue to struggle defensively. They rank 19th in scoring offense, 27th in scoring defense, and are 10-31 this season. The team is currently 29th in power rankings and is looking to continue their winning streak. For more insights and predictions, stay tuned for our top NBA predictions.

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Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

The Milwaukee Bucks have shown their dominance in their recent games, with a convincing win over the Orlando Magic led by Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team has improved to 22-17, climbing to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks excel in both offense and defense, ranking highly in field goal shooting, 3-point shooting, and scoring defense. Despite some key injuries, the Bucks continue to perform well and are positioned for a successful playoff run. Additionally, the Bucks have impressive stats in various categories such as field goal percentage, rebounding, and turnovers, further showcasing their strength as a team.

Milwaukee Bucks Poised for Dominant Victory Over Toronto Raptors Due to Strong Performance and Weaknesses in Raptors' Game

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently performing at their highest level of the season and are likely to secure a comfortable victory against the Toronto Raptors, despite the Raptors' recent win streak. The Raptors have struggled on the road, with only one victory away from home this season, and have faced challenges in shooting efficiency and scoring. Their rankings in 3-point shooting, scoring, scoring defense, and field goal defense reflect their ongoing struggles. Conversely, the Bucks have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, ranking 13th in scoring and sixth in field goal shooting. Additionally, their proficiency in 3-point shooting poses a significant threat to the Raptors, who have a weak 3-point defense ranking. Given the aforementioned factors, it is recommended to favor a victory for the Milwaukee Bucks in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Raptors vs Bucks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Raptors vs Bucks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Raptors+455 → +430Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-625 → -580Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Raptors+11.5 (-110) → +11 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-11.5 (-110) → -11 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over232 (-110) → 233.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under232 (-110) → 233.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Raptors
2-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Bucks
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-17T11:14:33.401Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In a recent game against the Celtics, the Toronto Raptors secured a 110-97 victory, improving their record to 10-31 for the season. RJ Barrett led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, ending a 10-game losing streak against the Celtics. The Raptors shot 50% from the field and outperformed the Celtics in both field goal and three-point shooting. With key injuries to G Ochai Agbaji and SG Immanuel Quickley being game-time decisions, the Raptors have shown improvement in their offensive game but continue to struggle defensively. They rank 19th in scoring offense, 27th in scoring defense, and are 10-31 this season. The team is currently 29th in power rankings and is looking to continue their winning streak. For more insights and predictions, stay tuned for our top NBA predictions.

The Milwaukee Bucks have shown their dominance in their recent games, with a convincing win over the Orlando Magic led by Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team has improved to 22-17, climbing to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks excel in both offense and defense, ranking highly in field goal shooting, 3-point shooting, and scoring defense. Despite some key injuries, the Bucks continue to perform well and are positioned for a successful playoff run. Additionally, the Bucks have impressive stats in various categories such as field goal percentage, rebounding, and turnovers, further showcasing their strength as a team.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-06Milwaukee Bucks 128 · Toronto Raptors 104
  • 2024-11-12Toronto Raptors 85 · Milwaukee Bucks 99
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Toronto Raptors 130-112

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Toronto Raptors 130-112 on January 17, 2025, a 18-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 37-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Raptors +11 (-110) spread, Milwaukee Bucks covered, while the 242 combined points finished over the recorded total of 233.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • EljefeSpread · Toronto Raptors +11.5 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncSpread · Milwaukee Bucks +11 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoTotal · Over 230 (-110)Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Milwaukee Bucks -562Win