Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/18

The Toronto Raptors head to Fiserv Forum to play the Milwaukee Bucks on December 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on FDSW. The Raptors have started the season strong with a 16-11 record, while the Bucks hold an 11-16 record.

Darko Rajakovic leads the Raptors, who are third in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks, coached by Doc Rivers, are 11th in the same conference. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Raptors vs Bucks Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
• Venue: Fiserv Forum
• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Betting Odds: Raptors Spread -5.5 (-111), Bucks Spread +5.5 (-110), Raptors MoneyLine -220, Bucks MoneyLine +185, Over/Under 220.5

Toronto Raptors Team Preview

The Toronto Raptors head into their next game with a recent win against the Miami Heat. Brandon Ingram led the scoring with 28 points, while Scottie Barnes contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds. The team shot 47.7% from the field, which was enough to secure a 106-96 victory.

In their previous games, the Raptors faced losses to the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Against the Knicks, Ingram scored 31 points, but the team fell short with a 101-117 loss. The Raptors showed better accuracy against the Celtics, shooting 48.9% from the field, yet still lost 113-121.

Brandon Ingram is a key player for the Raptors, averaging 21.8 points per game this season. Scottie Barnes also plays an important role, contributing 19.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. The Raptors are facing injury issues, with RJ Barrett out due to a knee sprain, while Jakob Poeltl is probable with a back injury.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering their next game with mixed results in their recent outings. They suffered a significant defeat against the Brooklyn Nets, losing 127-82. Gary Trent Jr. led the team with 20 points, while Kyle Kuzma added 13 points and 7 rebounds.

In contrast, the Bucks secured a solid win against the Boston Celtics, finishing with a 116-101 victory. Kevin Porter Jr. had a standout performance with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists. Bobby Portis also contributed with 27 points and 10 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains a key player for the Bucks, averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. However, he is currently sidelined with a calf injury and will miss 2-4 weeks. Kyle Kuzma is listed as questionable due to illness, which could impact the team’s performance in the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Raptors are favored by 5.5 points against the Bucks. With the Raptors allowing just 113.2 points per game and the Bucks scoring 113.9, the projected score is Raptors 116, Bucks 110. This suggests taking the Raptors to cover the spread of -5.5.

The total for the game is set at 220.5 points. The Raptors score 115.4 points per game, while the Bucks allow 117.7. This results in a projected total of 226 points. Based on this, the recommendation is to take the over at 220.5.