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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (24-13) will square off against the Toronto Raptors (16-21) on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 123-113 on Tuesday to cover as 7.5-point favorites at home. F Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 55 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in Tuesday’s win, giving him 43-plus points in 3 straight games.

The Raptors suffered a 122-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday as they failed to cover as 2-point favorites on the road. Toronto has lost 3 of its last 4 games and 7 of its last 10 entering Wednesday’s matchup.

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Bucks at Raptors odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Raptors -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +4.5 (-110) | Raptors -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Raptors key injuries

Bucks

Not yet submitted

Raptors

F Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 118, Raptors 114

Moneyline

Assuming that Antetokounmpo suits up for Milwaukee, BUCKS (+155) is an enticing wager at the current odds. The Raptors have struggled to win games recently while there’s a chance that the Bucks have Antetokounmpo and G Jrue Holiday available.

Against the spread

Being that I have Milwaukee winning outright, BUCKS +4.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning in this game. The Raptors have had success against the Bucks recently, but I expect Milwaukee to show up in a nationally televised game.

The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 0 days of rest. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Over/Under

OVER 226.5 (-110) is the to bet the total. Antetokounmpo is scoring at will right now and the Raptors have G Fred VanVleet and F Pascal Siakam on the court together again.

The Bucks have gone Over in 5 of their last 6 road games and 4 of their last 5 games overall. Meanwhile, the Raptors have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games playing on 1 day of rest.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-8) roll into “Jurassic Park” Thursday to play the Toronto Raptors (9-13) at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bucks vs. Raptors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Milwaukee has won eight straight games since two-time All-Star wing Khris Middleton returned to the lineup. However, the Bucks have only covered in half of those wins and lost ATS in Wednesday’s thrilling 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Milwaukee is 10-12 ATS and 8-14 O/U.

Toronto is 2-7 overall and ATS in its last nine games and enters on a three-game losing skid with the latest being a 98-91 loss at home versus a Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday. The Raptors are 8-14 ATS and 12-10 O/U.

The Raptors won and covered two of three regular-season meetings with the Bucks last year and the Under was 2-1 in those contests.

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Bucks at Raptors odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:07 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Raptors +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -4.5 (-115) | Raptors +2.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Bucks at Raptors key injuries

Bucks

SG Donte DiVincenzo (ankle) out
C DeMarcus Cousins (reconditioning) out
C Brook Lopez (back) out

Raptors

SG Gary Trent Jr. (calf) questionable
SF OG Anunoby (hip) out
PG Goran Dragic (personal) out

Bucks at Raptors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 112, Raptors 102

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Bucks (-190) because this is on the fringe of my price range for an NBA regular-season favorite. Milwaukee is definitely the right side but I like the Bucks enough in this spot to lay the points and avoid the vig.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -4.5 (-115) for 1 unit because they have the best efficiency differential since Middleton came back and are actually better than their record indicates.

Milwaukee is 1.5 games behind the Brooklyn Nets for first-place in the Eastern Conference for now and not much longer in my opinion. While this definitely feels like a “trap spot” for the Bucks, I’m going to take the bait.

The Bucks just hammer bad teams. Milwaukee is 7-1 overall with a plus-16.2 efficiency differential against teams with a bottom-10 net rating, according to CleaningTheGlass.com. Against bottom-10 defenses, Milwaukee is 5-1 overall with a plus-16.0 efficiency differential.

The Raptors also can’t find their groove at home: Toronto is 2-8 overall and 1-9 ATS at home with the fifth-worst efficiency differential and the second-worst ATS margin.

Milwaukee should be motivated due to past results and playoff losses against Toronto. The Bucks have lost two straight at home to the Raptors and both by double digits. Granted, it was last year, but Milwaukee is red-hot and I don’t envision the Bucks letting their guard down in this game.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Under 216.5 (-115) since my numbers predict this game going under by a few points. Milwaukee should shut down Toronto who could be without a couple of starters.

For what it’s worth, a majority of the market is betting the Over, according to the Yahoo! Sports App and Pregame.com. The total has been increased from 215 on the lookahead line to the current number.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Milwaukee Bucks (10-6) visit the Toronto Raptors‘ (7-10) 2020-21 home of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off Wednesday. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Raptors NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Bucks at Raptors: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Raptors +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread/ATS: Bucks -6.5 (-120) | Raptors +6.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Raptors: Key Injuries

Bucks

None affecting betting lines.

Raptors

PF Pascal Siakam (knee) questionable

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Bucks at Raptors: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 122, Raptors 113

Money line (ML)

The Raptors just split a two-game road set against the Indiana Pacers and are 2-2 in their last four games following a three-game winning streak. They continue to rely heavily on 3-point shooting and are just 17th in the NBA in effective field-goal shooting, 26th in rebounding and 19th in turnovers per game.

The Bucks (-275) would be the bet if it weren’t for the chalky money line price. The perennial Eastern Conference contenders are at full health and dropped the Atlanta Hawks 129-115 Sunday after losing back-to-back games against the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. Milwaukee is first in effective field-goal percentage, 11th in turnover percentage and seventh in offensive rebounding percentage.

PASS on the obvious play and find a better value with the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

The BUCKS -6.5 (-120) are the play on a line that started at 7.5 points Wednesday morning. They covered as 12-point favorites against the Hawks Sunday after a four-game ATS losing skid. Milwaukee covered in two of three games against Toronto last season.

The Raptors are a much better free-throw shooting team than the Bucks, but Milwaukee is much better disciplined with 18.6 personal fouls per game to 22.0 charged against Toronto on average.

The Bucks will be able to pull away late, especially if able to build a lead and force the Raps to start chucking threes early.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go with the OVER 227.5 (-110) with Bucks SF Giannis Antetokounmpo posing a bigger mismatch than usual if Siakam can’t go for Toronto. The Bucks’ decisive advantages in efficiency and on the offensive glass also pose further mismatches against the Raptors’ thin frontcourt.

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