Bucks vs Raptors

2023 - 1 - 4

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Bucks vs Raptors Picks and Predictions: Spicy P Too Hot for Visiting ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors on January 4. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The thinking with the Under here is the Bucks have also been inconsistent and are dealing with a short bench on a back-to-back. Generally, I tend to think of the Raptors as an Under team with their usually lock-down defense and a half-court offense that is shaky at the best of times. That said, Giannis and four rodeo clowns might have a shot against this [Raptors](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/toronto-raptors) team with the way they are currently playing, and this line is giving them too much respect. And with that short bench, Milwaukee's defense will also take a hit. Toronto allowed the Pacers to shoot nearly 50% from the floor for the game and only created five steals — meaning the effort on defense still isn’t where it needs to be. I’m banking on him making it eight of nine against a Milwaukee side that could show some fatigue in the second half of a back-to-back with a short bench. This is a team known for its high IQ and high-intensity defense, and when that’s not working, everything falls apart. And with the players they are down, they’ll be short on guys to defend him. And as I said, this is still too much respect for Toronto, even if Giannis is by himself. The All-NBA forward has been rock solid for a team struggling to find their identity. So, what will he have in store for an encore when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night? So, what’s a Toronto bettor to do?

Raptors vs. Bucks odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 4 predictions ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

[Visit SportsLine to see which side of the Bucks vs. The model has simulated Bucks vs. Raptors 10,000 times and the results are in. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks.](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/raptors-vs-bucks-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-4-2023/#ttag=01042023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_BucksRaptorsNBAauto) Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Bucks vs. [Jrue Holiday](/nba/players/1685257/jrue-holiday/), who had missed the previous three games due to an illness, returned with six points in 19 minutes off the bench. The Bucks will also be shorthanded without [Khris Middleton](/nba/players/1992813/khris-middleton/) (knee). Antetokounmpo scored 19 of those points in the fourth quarter, and he has now scored 40-plus points in three straight games. Bucks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230104_MIL@TOR/). The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all [top-rated NBA picks this season,](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) returning almost $2,300. Toronto is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Raptors vs. Bucks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 226.5. Milwaukee has won two of its last three games, beating Washington on Tuesday in a 123-113 final as a 7.5-point favorite.

Bucks vs. Raptors prediction and odds for Wednesday, January 4 ... (Raptors Rapture)

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play on Wednesday when the Bucks travel to face the Raptors? Full betting preview for this Eastern Conference matchup.

Milwaukee has been carried by Antetokounmpo on offense with Middleton on the shelf and the team is lacking depth on the wing to create sound offense. This line indicates that Antetokounmpo is going to sit for Milwaukee on Wednesday, as the number has soared since opening with the Bucks as two-point road favorites. The Bucks are fresh off a 123-113 win over the Washington Wizards behind a monster 55-point outing from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA picks: Bucks vs. Raptors prediction, odds, over/under, spread ... (DraftKings Nation)

We go over some of the best betting options for Wednesday's matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.

Milwaukee is the better team and can run with anyone in the East. This is the first of four matchups this season between these teams. We have seen Antetokounmpo put the team on his back in the last month, but it hasn’t resulted in outrageous totals. Toronto has -190 moneyline odds as the favorite, with Milwaukee installed as the +160 underdogs. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.brewhoop.com) (24-13) will take on the [Toronto Raptors](https://www.raptorshq.com) (16-21) on Wednesday. Milwaukee will be without Kris Middleton as he is dealing with a knee injury.

Bucks vs. Raptors Odds, Pick, Prediction: Toronto Has Value at ... (The Action Network)

Action Network contributor Andrew O'Connor-Watts previews how to bet Wednesday's game between the Bucks and Raptors.

Until Milwaukee’s offense gets back Middleton, Toronto should be able to do enough to stop them, and as mentioned, Milwaukee is well equipped to defend the Raptors in transition. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Instead I’ll look to the Raptors at home here. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. Lucky for Milwaukee, the Raptors are only 22nd in halfcourt defense (98.0) and could benefit from their lack of stopping power on that end of the floor. That said, the under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Play close attention to the injury report for this one. They also boasted the third-best Adjusted Net Rating in basketball (+8.8), according to Dunks and Threes. Toronto likes to get out on the fastbreak and run, but Milwaukee can keep up defensively. Regardless of injuries to more frequent contributors, one obvious area in which the Bucks are truly missing Middleton, is in their halfcourt offense. The Bucks have played relatively well considering they’ve been Middleton has played just five games this season. Raptors odds to see where we can find value in a pick.

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Partner Content | Bucks vs. Raptors picks and odds: Fade Toronto ... (Toronto Star)

The Toronto Raptors could use a big win and host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

The Bucks have cleared this mark in four of their past five games largely thanks to the Greek Freak’s heroics. The Raptors rang in their new year with an uninspiring performance against the Indiana Pacers. Toronto, meanwhile, is 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games on one day of rest. We don’t think that will bode well and are backing the Bucks to have their way at Scotiabank Arena. This team looks rudderless and we’re not expecting them to piece it together with the two-time MVP in town. Couple that with the third-lowest effective field goal percentage (50.4%) and you’ve got a problem.