Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks Pick For 1/17/2025

• Date: January 17, 2025
• Venue: Fiserv Forum

Betting Odds

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks 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.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors (10-31) are set to clash with the Milwaukee Bucks (23-17) in an intriguing matchup on January 6, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks enter this game as substantial favorites, with a spread of Bucks -12.0, reflecting their strong form and recent success.

Milwaukee has been playing well, winning 21 of their last 30 games, and looks to build on their last performance, a commanding 122-93 victory over the Orlando Magic. On the other hand, the Raptors have struggled significantly, dropping 30 of their last 40 contests. However, they managed to pull off a surprising upset in their most recent game, defeating the Boston Celtics 110-97 as 14.0-point underdogs, despite having just a 13% implied probability of winning that matchup.

According to current odds, the Moneyline for the Bucks stands at -620, while the Raptors are at +480, indicating an implied win probability of 17% for Toronto and 83% for Milwaukee. This stark contrast in expectations underscores the challenges the Raptors face as they head into a tough environment against a well-rounded Bucks squad.

For bettors, the significant spread suggests confidence in the Bucks' ability to dominate, while the Raptors will be looking to harness their recent momentum from the upset win. As the two teams prepare to meet, it will be interesting to see if Toronto can build on their unexpected victory or if Milwaukee will assert their dominance at home.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Final Score: Toronto Raptors 109.69 vs Milwaukee Bucks 123.96

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