The Milwaukee Bucks (5-2) and Toronto Raptors (3-4) meet Tuesday for an Eastern Conference showdown at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bucks lead 1-0 with a 122-116 win Oct. 24 as a 2-point road underdog as the Over (235.5) cashed
The Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-104 Sunday, closing as a 4.5-point home favorite. The Under (238.5) cashed. Toronto was led by G RJ Barrett, who scored 27 points on 10-for-19 shooting. After a 1-4 start to the season, the Raptors have ripped off 2 straight wins, the other being an 11-point road victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They are 3-4 against the spread (ATS).
The Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 117-115 on the road Monday, failing to cover as a 6-point favorite as the Under (235) hit. F Giannis Antetokounmpo was the only Milwaukee player with more than 15 points, scoring 33 on 14-for-21 shooting. The Bucks have gotten off to a hot start, especially on the offensive end. They have scored at least 113 in all 7 games this season. Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS.
Bucks at Raptors odds
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Moneyline (ML): Bucks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Raptors -185 (bet $185 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +4.5 (-110) | Raptors -4.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Bucks at Raptors key injuries
Bucks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) availableG Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) out
Raptors
C Jakob Poeltl (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Raptors picks and predictionsPrediction
Raptors 121, Bucks 118
PASS.
The Raptors (-185) are far too expensive to take. For the Bucks (+150), they are better played on the spread.
BET BUCKS +4.5 (-110).
The Bucks have been perfect as an underdog. They are 3-1 straight up and 4-0 ATS in that position. Similarly, the Raptors are 1-2 ATS at home and 1-2 ATS as a favorite this season.
With Antetokounmpo playing at an MVP level, the Bucks are one of the hardest teams to guard, especially as they have surrounded him with shooting. They rank eighth in net rating (5.1) while the Raptors sit 20th (-1.3).
Take the better team and back BUCKS +4.5 (-110).
BET OVER 236.5 (-105).
Both teams like to play fast, with the Raptors ranking eighth in pace and the Bucks tied for 11th. Toronto, which is 4-3 O/U, has scored at least 116 points in 5 games this season. It has given up north of 120 in 4 contests.
The Bucks are 5-2 O/U and have tallied at least 120 points in 5 of those 7 performances. Expect an abundance of scoring and back OVER 236.5 (-105).
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