Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. The Raptors are currently on a four-game losing streak and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. They are 7.5-point underdogs and have a moneyline of +249.

On the other side, the Bucks are 2-8 and are favored by 7.5 points. The over/under for this Eastern Conference matchup is 227.5.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-103 in favor of the Raptors.
• Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 11 threes.

Can the Raptors Pull the Upset on the Road?

The Raptors fell to 2-9 on the season after a 123-103 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. Toronto, who entered the game as +10 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 226, falling short of the 236.5-point O/U line.

Toronto started strong, leading 34-26 after the 1st quarter, but the Lakers took control from there. The Raptors were outscored 27-21 in the 2nd quarter and 35-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 88-82, Toronto couldn’t keep up, as the Lakers pulled away with a 35-21 advantage in the final period.

In their 123-103 loss to the Lakers, the Raptors’ offense struggled, shooting 45.1% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 34.5% clip. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher led the team with 18 points each, with Barrett scoring 10 in the opening quarter.

Ochai Agbaji added 16 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Boucher and Barrett both contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter, while Immanuel Quickley also added 5 of his 12 points in the final period.

The Raptors’ defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 points in each, as they allowed the Lakers to shoot 51% from the field. Toronto did manage to limit Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 12 made threes on 32% shooting.

Toronto sent the Lakers to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 attempts. The Raptors grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 2 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Are Milwaukee Ready for a Home Win?

The Bucks fell to 2-8 on the season after a 113-107 home loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 220 points came in under the O/U line of 229.

Milwaukee started strong, going on an 11-0 run early and leading 40-30 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 29-28, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 29-15. Heading into the 4th down 87-84, the Bucks couldn’t mount a comeback, losing the final quarter 26-23.

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 43 points and 13 rebounds on 62.1% shooting in the Bucks’ 113-107 loss to the Celtics, including 19 points in the 1st quarter and 13 more in the 4th. Bobby Portis added 15 points, while Damian Lillard struggled, shooting just 26.7% from the field but contributing 14 points and 6 assists.

The Bucks hit 13 threes at a 40.6% clip, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.1%. AJ Green chipped in 12 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 3 in the 4th.

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Bucks couldn’t contain the Celtics, giving up 113 points in their loss on Sunday. Milwaukee allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 4th, holding Boston to 26 points. Overall, the Celtics shot 40% from the field.

Milwaukee struggled to defend the three, with Boston hitting 19 threes at a 38% clip. The Bucks also sent the Celtics to the line 27 times, where they made 24 free throws. Defensively, the Bucks recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks.