Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors Pick & Prediction – 1/6/2025

• Date: January 6, 2025
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

Betting Odds

Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) will face off against the Toronto Raptors (8-27) in a Monday Night game at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET. Despite being on the road, the Bucks enter this matchup as significant favorites, with a spread currently set at Bucks -7.0. The Bucks' Moneyline sits at -290, while the Raptors' is at +245, translating to an implied win probability of 72% for Milwaukee and 28% for Toronto.

Recent performance showcases a stark contrast between the two teams. The Bucks have won 16 of their last 25 games, demonstrating a solid stretch of play. However, they are coming off a narrow loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, falling 105-102. On the other hand, the Raptors have struggled mightily, losing 23 of their last 30 games, including a defeat against the Orlando Magic, where they lost 106-97.

The Raptors may have a slight edge heading into this game, having had three days of rest since their last outing. This extra time could provide their players with a much-needed opportunity to recover and prepare for the challenge against a favored opponent.

For those looking at player prop bets, RJ Barrett's Points and Rebounds have garnered attention as the most popular market for this game. The prop total opened at Under 27.5 Points and Rebounds (-110) but has since shifted to Under 26.5 (-125), indicating sharp bettors are leaning toward the Under.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

Final Score: Milwaukee Bucks 121.01 vs Toronto Raptors 114.46

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