Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions
As the regular season nears its end, a matchup is set between two teams with different objectives: one team playing for next year, and the other looking to secure their
Game outlook
As the regular season nears its end, a matchup is set between two teams with different objectives: one team playing for next year, and the other looking to secure their postseason seeding. The Toronto Raptors will be traveling to Cream City to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. After suffering a 133-85 loss to Minnesota in their last game, Toronto failed to cover the 17.5-point underdog line. On the other hand, Milwaukee lost 111-101 at home to Memphis, also falling short as a 12-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series, the Bucks hold a 58-46 lead, with the teams split in their two encounters this season. Milwaukee emerged victorious in the most recent meeting with a score of 128-112 on November 15, 2023. The Bucks are currently favored to win with a -16.5 opening line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Raptors +1,000 | Bucks -2,000
Spread: Raptors +16.5 (-110) | Bucks -16.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 224.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 95%.
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors suffered their 15th consecutive loss, their fourth by at least 15 points, against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has been eliminated from playoff contention and currently sits last in the Atlantic Division with a 23-53 record. They struggled offensively, shooting 36.7% from the field and allowing Minnesota to shoot 51%. Scottie Barnes leads the team in scoring, averaging 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. Several key players are dealing with injuries, including Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Chris Boucher, Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown, and Gary Trent Jr. With a power ranking of 29, Toronto ranks 20th in offense and 24th in defense this season. The team is shooting 47.38% from the field, 34.94% from three-point range, and averaging 42.51 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 49.02% from the field and 37.80% from three-point range. The Raptors have a record of 23-53 and are 31-44-1 against the spread this season.