The Milwaukee Bucks (17-16) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (8-27) on Monday, January 6th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on SN. Both the Bucks and Raptors will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Bucks vs Raptors

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks fell to 17-16 on the season after a 105-102 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Milwaukee entered the game as -11.5 point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 207 points was well below the O/U line of 228.5.

Milwaukee led 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but a 26-20 2nd quarter in favor of Portland put them behind at halftime. The Bucks regained a 76-75 lead after a 25-21 3rd quarter, but the Blazers outscored them 30-26 in the 4th to seal the win.

The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Toronto’s season continued to spiral with a 106-97 loss to the Magic on Friday, dropping their record to 8-27. The Raptors were +2.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 203, falling short of the 214.5 O/U line.

Orlando’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone, narrowing the score from 42-31 to 42-41. Toronto’s defense tightened in the 4th quarter, holding the Magic to 18 points while scoring 29, but it was too little, too late after entering the final period down 88-68.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In their 105-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Bucks shot 43.2% from the field and 31.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 51.9% from the floor.

AJ Green contributed 21 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip. Damian Lillard added 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 28.6% from three.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

Jakob Poeltl’s 25 points on 91.7% shooting led the Raptors in their 97-point effort against the Magic. Scottie Barnes added 20 points, while Ochai Agbaji chipped in 15, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

Toronto made 10 threes, shooting 34.5% from deep and 47.5% overall. Poeltl scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and Barnes added 8 in the final frame.

Bucks Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Bucks couldn’t pull out a win against the Trail Blazers, allowing 105 points. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, but held Portland to 26 in the 2nd and just 21 in the 3rd.

Milwaukee limited the Blazers’ three-point shooting, allowing 13 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent Portland to the line 13 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Bucks grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals.

Raptors Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Bucks couldn’t secure a win, allowing 105 points to the Trail Blazers. Milwaukee’s defense was solid in the 3rd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but they allowed 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Bucks held Portland to 13 made threes on 36% shooting from deep.

The Bucks sent the Blazers to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 attempts. Milwaukee grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but gave up 8 offensive boards. The Bucks also recorded 14 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Bucks vs Raptors Trends

• Across their last three road contests, Milwaukee has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 114 points per game.
• In their last five games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
• As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Bucks vs Raptors Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7, the Raptors is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 230.5 and our model has the Bucks and Raptors finishing with a combined 305 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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