The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) and Toronto Raptors (1-0) clash in an Eastern Conference battle Friday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Bucks won 3-0
The Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 133-120 Wednesday, covering as a 10-point home favorite as the Over (228.5) hit. F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 37 points on 16-for-26 shooting, and grabbed 14 rebounds. Milwaukee added C Myles Turner this offseason, and he ended 4-for-12 in his Bucks debut, scoring 11 points with 8 rebounds.
The Raptors throttled the Atlanta Hawks 138-118 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 5.5-point underdog as the Over (237) cashed. Seven players scored in double figures for Toronto as G RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting. At 30-52 (11th place), the Raptors missed the playoffs a season ago.
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Bucks at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Raptors -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +2.5 (-115) | Raptors -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Bucks at Raptors key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (toe) probable
- G Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) out
Raptors
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 124, Raptors 119
BET BUCKS (+105).
The Bucks are going to have the best player on the court in Antetokounmpo, who looked every bit of his former MVP self in their first game. With ample shooting all around him, the Bucks are going to be tough to stop offensively, and the Raptors, allowing 118 to the Hawks in their opener, may not be able to slow them down. Of note, Milwaukee is 1-0 ATS and went 4-0 ATS in its preseason competition.
Toronto torched Atlanta, and it shot 57% from the field in that game, connecting on just 24% of its 3-point attempts. Those struggles from deep could be too much to overcome against Milwaukee Friday. Take BUCKS (+105)
PASS.
Anticipating a Bucks outright win, the better value is on the moneyline.
BET OVER 231.5 (-105).
Both teams topped 130 points in their first game of the season, while each allowed more than 117. The Raptors’ game finished with a 113 pace, and they are tied with the Hawks for the fastest tempo so far. The Bucks (107) rank tied for seventh.
These teams are going to push the ball, and that should result in plenty of points. Take OVER 231.5 (-105).
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