Travelling north of the border has been a near death sentence for opponents of the Toronto Raptors, as Canada’s only NBA franchise has a league-leading 13-1 home record on the season. Just how good have the Raps been at home? If the team can pick up a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Raptors will set a franchise record for consecutive home victories (12).
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of the Bucks’ last 14 games.
- The Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
- Raptors PF Serge Ibaka is expected to be back in the lineup after serving a 1-game suspension.
This game holds added weight as well, as it is the first time the Raptors and Bucks have met since their first-round playoff series last season. The Raptors ultimately took that series 4-2 but had no answers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averaged 24.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 53.6 percent.
“The Greek Freak” has been doing much of the same this season, as Antetokounmpo has scored at least 20 points in 24 consecutive games. The Bucks are not the same team they were in the playoffs thanks to the addition of point guard Eric Bledsoe, who adds yet another offensive weapon for Milwaukee.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Toronto Raptors as 6.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 214.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 112-104 victory for the Raptors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Raptors sit at 24-10 (20-14 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Milwaukee Bucks are currently 19-15 (15-16-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Toronto is 16-18 OU and Milwaukee is 22-12 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Milwaukee injuries news.
This game pits the Raptors, currently No. 2 in the OddsShark NBA Power Rankings, against the Bucks, who rate No. 20 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rank No. 30 in the league with 38.65 per game. That compares with Toronto's No. 19 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Toronto is the NBA's No. 10-ranked team at 11.15 treys per game, while the Milwaukee Bucks rate No. 27 with 8.68 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oklahoma City was victimized for 23 points and 12 rebounds by Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Bucks defeated the Thunder 97-95 in NBA action on Friday.
The Raptors grabbed a 111-98 win over the Hawks on Friday, behind a 25-point effort from DeMar DeRozan at Air Canada Centre.
- Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 14 games
- Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
- Toronto is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Toronto is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
- Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee home to Indiana, Wednesday, January 3
Toronto at Chicago, Wednesday, January 3
