The Toronto Raptors (2-9) open NBA Cup action against the Milwaukee Bucks (2-8) Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Raptors won 2-1 last season
The Raptors have lost 4 in a row after a 123-103 extinction by the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday. They shared the love in that one with 6 players in double figures. F RJ Barrett had 18 points and 7 boards, but shot just 1-for-7 from 3-point range.
The Bucks have stepped in a pile this season and can’t get back on track. They lost 113-107 barely missing the cover as 5-point dogs to the Boston Celtics Sunday. They have just 1 win in the last 9 games. F Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 13 boards and 5 assists Sunday. G Damian Lillard (concussion) has been ruled out for this one.
Raptors at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Bucks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Raptors +8.5 (-110) | Bucks -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Raptors at Bucks key injuries
Raptors
- F Scottie Barnes (eye) out
- G Bruce Brown (knee) out
- C Kelly Olynyk (back) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) questionable
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) questionable
- G Damian Lillard (concussion) out
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Raptors at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 111, Raptors 108
Moneyline
Short and sweet – I think the Bucks take this game, but I like the Raptors to cover.
The only prop bet that sticks out to me is TAUREAN PRINCE OVER 16.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-105). He had 9 points, 9 boards and 3 assists in the last game against Boston. With Lillard and Middleton out, Giannis will need some help.
Against the spread
I love the RAPTORS +8.5 (-110) to cover here. They’re just 2-9 on the season but 8-3 ATS. With Milwaukee reeling and without key parts, this is my favorite bet in this Game.
Over/Under
The Bucks are just 3-7 O/U thus far, and Toronto is 7-4. Both teams have cashed 3 straight Unders. With so many pieces out for Milwaukee, I’m taking the UNDER 225.5 (-110).
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