Bucks vs. Raptors Prediction & Odds
The Bucks have already clinched the NBA’s best record and have won seven out of their last 10 games entering play on Sunday.
That said, will Milwaukee likely to rest players today in Toronto, are the Bucks a bad bet as a 2.5-point road underdog versus the Raptors?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
529 Milwaukee Bucks (+2.5) at 530 Toronto Raptors (-2.5); o/u 226.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 9, 2023
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Bucks vs. Raptors Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 75% of public bettors are currently backing the Raptors when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Milwaukee Bucks DFS Spin
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness) and Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. Milwaukee knows it will be the top seed in the East when the playoffs begin next weekend, so there’s no need to have key players like Giannis and Middleton on the court Sunday afternoon. MarJon Beauchamp and Thanasis Antetokounmpo won’t lack for playing time against Toronto, which is also resting some of its key contributors.
Toronto Raptors DFS Spin
Pascal Siakam (rest) and O.G. Anunoby (sore right ankle) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bucks. With Toronto locked into the 9-seed in the East, Raptors coach Nick Nurse has decided to reset a few of his key players. Siakam, Anunoby, and Fred VanVleet will not be available for Sunday’s game. The absences of Siakam and Anunoby will free up additional minutes for Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa.
Bucks vs. Raptors NBA Betting Trends
Bucks are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings
Bucks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games
Raptors are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games
Raptors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game
Bucks vs. Raptors NBA Prediction:
I’m going to pass on the side and instead play the total. The under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings between these two teams and is 5-0 in the last five meetings in Toronto. The under is also 5-1 in the Bucks’ last six games coming off a double-digit loss at home, is 10-4 in their last 14 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous contest and has cashed in 12 of their last 17 road games when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the under is 11-3 in the Raptors’ last 14 games versus a team with a winning record and is 11-4 in their last 15 home games when following a road trip of seven or more days.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BUCKS/RAPTORS UNDER 226.5