The Toronto Raptors (10-31) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (22-17) on Friday, January 17th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on SN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Raptors vs Bucks

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

The Raptors improved to 10-31 with a 110-97 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Toronto, who were +14 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 207, falling well short of the 229.5 O/U line.

A key moment came when the Raptors went on a 12-0 run, turning a 34-29 deficit into a 41-34 lead. They outscored Boston 22-15 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win

The Bucks improved to 22-17 on the season with a dominant 122-93 win over the Magic on Wednesday. Playing at home, Milwaukee covered the -6.5 point spread, and the game’s total of 215 points went just over the 212.5-point line.

A 19-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks pull away, as they went from leading 11-9 to 30-9. Milwaukee maintained control throughout, winning each quarter, including a 30-25 edge in the 4th.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Celtics, the Raptors shot 50.6% from the field, with RJ Barrett leading the way, scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Scottie Barnes added 18 points and 9 assists, while Jakob Poeltl was perfect from the field, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Toronto made 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc. Poeltl scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Barnes added 8 points in the 4th.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Magic, the Bucks shot 62.5% from the field, with Damian Lillard leading the way, hitting 3 threes at 100% and finishing with 30 points and 5 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field.

Milwaukee’s 3-point shooting was limited, with only 7 made threes, but they connected at a 58.3% rate. Lillard scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Giannis put up 14 in the 3rd.

Raptors Team Defense

The Raptors’ defense shined in the 4th quarter, giving up just 15 points to help secure a 110-97 win over the Celtics. Overall, they held Boston to 97 points, allowing 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightening up in the 2nd and 4th. Toronto limited the Celtics to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Raptors sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made just 9 free throws. Toronto grabbed 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 13 offensive boards and added 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Bucks Team Defense

The Raptors put together a strong defensive performance against the Celtics, holding them to 97 points on 39% shooting. Toronto gave up 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 15 points to secure the win.

Boston hit 16 threes at a 34% clip, but the Raptors limited their trips to the line, where the Celtics went 9/18. Toronto also controlled the boards with 43 defensive rebounds, while adding 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Raptors vs Bucks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Raptors have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Milwaukee has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Raptors vs Bucks Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +11, we recommend going with the Raptors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229 and our model has the Raptors and Bucks finishing with a combined 282 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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