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The Toronto Raptors (23-53) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (47-29) Friday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1 with teams splitting 2 games in Toronto
Toronto was blown out 133-85 by the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday while failing to cover as a 17.5-point road underdog. The Raptors committed 21 turnovers while shooting only 36.7% from the field and 23.3% from deep in the loss. Toronto has lost 15 consecutive games.
Milwaukee suffered a 111-101 loss vs. the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday while failing to cover as a 12-point home favorite. Milwaukee lost the rebounding battle 54-44 and the turnover battle 11-9 vs. Memphis. The Bucks have lost back-to-back games and are only 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Raptors at Bucks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:29 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +1040 (bet $100 to win $1,140) | Bucks -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +17 (-110) | Bucks -17 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Raptors at Bucks key injuries
Raptors
- G/F Ochai Agbaji (hip) questionable
- G/F Bruce Brown (knee) questionable
- F Gary Trent Jr. (back) questionable
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) questionable
- G Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable
- G Damian Lillard (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Raptors at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 120, Raptors 106
Moneyline
PASS.
Milwaukee should pick up the win, but the Bucks are not worth the risk of betting on as -2000 favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN RAPTORS +17 (-110).
Toronto has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 matchups vs. Milwaukee and is 7-3 in the last 10 matchups. The Raptors are also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Bucks in Milwaukee.
The Bucks have also been underperforming recently and have 2 key players on their injury report, further strengthening the odds of the Raptors covering here.
This is only a lean because both teams have been similar ATS this season and because Toronto is the coldest team in the league right now.
Over/Under
BET OVER 225.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 4 consecutive games for the Raptors. For Milwaukee, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games and is 6-3 in its last 9. The Over has also hit in each of the last 3 Toronto-Milwaukee matchups and in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
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