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The Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) and Toronto Raptors (1-3) meet Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Milwaukee won last season’s series 3-1
The Bucks covered the spread as 7.5-point home favorites on Monday with a 122-114 win vs. the Miami Heat as the Over (226) hit. F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points as the Bucks ended a 5-game against-the-spread (ATS) losing streak dating back to last season’s playoffs.
The Raptors failed to cover as 10-point home favorites — as we predicted — in a 99-91 loss vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday as the Under (216) hit. F Scottie Barnes finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds as Toronto lost its 3rd straight game.
Milwaukee covered in the 1st 2 meetings last season, and Toronto covered in the final 2. The Over and Under each hit twice.
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 6:22 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Raptors +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -5.5 (-105) | Raptors +5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bucks at Raptors key injuries
Bucks
- None
Raptors
- C Precious Achiuwa (groin) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 115, Raptors 105
Moneyline
The Raptors are very thin at guard after letting G Fred VanVleet walk in free agency. The Bucks (-200) should win, but I’d rather lay the points.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.
Against the spread
The Raptors have been struggling with G Dennis Schröder trying to fill VanVleet’s shoes. Toronto was 25-16-1 (61.0%) ATS at home last season, but the market may be undervaluing the loss of VanVleet.
The Bucks started the season 0-2 ATS before covering vs. Miami and are only going to get better as G Damian Lillard gets more comfortable in their system.
This is normally a spot where I would like the Raptors to bounce back, but they may be too thin at guard to compete with a top-3 team in Milwaukee.
BET BUCKS -5.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Under is 3-1 in Raptors games this season, as Toronto is last in offensive efficiency and 3rd in defensive efficiency. Toronto’s style of play combined with Lillard still getting acclimated to the Bucks should help the Under hit.
LEAN UNDER 224.5 (-110).
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