The Milwaukee Bucks (58-23) close out the regular season against the Toronto Raptors (40-41) Sunday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Milwaukee is 7-3 over the last 10 and has clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. As such, F Giannis Antetokounmpo and G Jrue Holiday are sitting the season finale out.
The Raptors have dropped 2 in a row, but are 26-14 on their home floor. They are set to host the 9-10 play-in game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday. The Raptors are also resting starters with F Pascal Siakam, G Fred VanVleet and F O.G. Anunoby sitting out.
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Bucks at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Raptors -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +3.5 (-110) | Raptors -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bucks at Raptors key injuries
Bucks
- G Grayson Allen (ankle) out
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) out
- G Pat Connaughton (ankle) out
- F Khris Middleton (knee) out
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunoby (rest) out
- F Otto Porter (toe) out
- F Pascal Siakam (rest) out
- G Fred VanVleet (illness) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 105, Bucks 99
Moneyline
The Raptors are a little deeper in the supporting cast than the Bucks and will finish up their home schedule with a W. However, it’s not really enticing to spend -165 in this game that means nothing.
PASS.
Against the spread
We’ll lay the points here at a much-cheaper price. The Raptors are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games and 6-1-1 in the last 8 games on 1 day of rest. The Bucks are also just 2-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the teams.
Take the RAPTORS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings between these teams and 5-0 in the last 5 in Toronto. Toronto averaged just 98 points in its last 2 games, and this one could be mired with shooting woes with depleted lineups.
I’ll take the UNDER 222.5 (-110).
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