Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors, 12/9/18 NBA Predictions & Odds

Bucks vs. Raptors Prediction

In a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview, the Toronto Raptors will host the Milwaukee Bucks today at 6PM ET. Which team can grab the cover in this one?

Game Snapshot & Odds

503 Milwaukee Bucks at 504 Toronto Raptors

Sunday, December 9, 2018

6PM ET – Scotiabank Arena

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Public Betting Trends

According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Raptors are favored at home today, as they are getting odds of -5.5 points against the Bucks. The over/under total for the contest is currently listed at 229 points. The public betting currently has 65 percent going on the Raptors at home. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our NBA Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.

Bucks flip flopping

The Milwaukee Bucks have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and are coming off a 105-95 loss at home to the Warriors. Milwaukee is 16-8 on the season, 4-5 on the road, 12-11-1 against the spread and 15-9 with the over. The Bucks are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven.

The Bucks have the highest-scoring offense in the NBA, as they average 120.0 points per game while shooting 48.3 percent from the floor. They also lead the league in rebounding at 50.5 per game. Defensively, Milwaukee is giving up 110.2 points per game while holding opponents to just 44.1 percent from the field. Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the team with 26.8 points, 13.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. Khris Middleton is adding 18.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest.

Raptors shocked by Nets

The Raptors had a surprising loss on the road on Friday, losing 106-105 in OT to the Brooklyn Nets for their second loss in three games. The Raptors are now 21-6 on the season, 11-3 at home, 13-14 against the spread and 16-11 with the over. Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last five.

Toronto has been strong on both sides of the ball this season. They are scoring 116.0 points per game on offense while shooting 48.6 percent this season. On defense, the Raptors are giving up just 108.0 points per game while holding opponents to 44.3 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard has been a great addition for the team. He is averaging 26.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Kyle Lowry is adding 14.2 points and 10.1 assists per game.

NBA Betting Trends

Milwaukee

The Bucks are 3-11 against the spread in their last 14 road games, but 7-2 ATS in their last nine following a loss.

Toronto

The Raptors are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven home games and 1-5 ATS in their last six against Central opponents.

Prediction:

The Bucks beat the Raptors back on Oct. 29, 124-109. However, like with what happened with Golden State on Friday, I see Toronto avenging that loss today. The Raptors have been the best in the East and seem to rise up for this biggest games. Their losses have tended to come when overlooking a lesser opponent. I don’t see that happening today due to the previous loss. Milwaukee also hasn’t been great on the road. I think the Bucks will get overwhelmed early.

NBA Prediction: Toronto Raptors -5.5