Raptors vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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The Toronto Raptors visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Raptors vs Bucks Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 11-15 against the spread, while the Bucks are 12-15 against the spread.

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Raptors vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Bucks vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Thursday‘s game with 55.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Raptors and Bucks.

Bucks vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

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Raptors Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 70 games (+19.75 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2H Moneyline in 41 of their last 70 games (+18.64 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 70 games (+18.25 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have covered the 3Q Spread in 44 of their last 69 games (+15.95 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 72 games (+15.35 Units / 17% ROI)

Bucks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+17.30 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 2H Spread in 40 of their last 62 games (+14.89 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+13.50 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+12.55 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI)

Toronto Raptors Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 11-15 (-5.5 Units / -18.52% ROI).

• 16-11 against the Moneyline (+4.35 Units / 7.59% ROI)
• 11-16 against the Over for game total points (-6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI)
• 16-11 against the Under for game total points (+3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI)

Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 12-15 (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

• 11-16 against the Moneyline (-6.3 Units / -13.73% ROI)
• 12-15 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
• 15-12 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Bucks:

• The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 84 games (-28.20 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 41 games at home (-23.45 Units / -50% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 49 games (-22.90 Units / -36% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 86 games (-21.55 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 60 games (-20.70 Units / -30% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Raptors:

• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 70 games (-30.10 Units / -37% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 78 games (-25.75 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 66 games (-23.45 Units / -31% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 82 games (-15.15 Units / -16% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 77 games (-13.56 Units / -16% ROI)

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• Toronto Raptors Defensive stats
• Milwaukee Bucks Defensive stats

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Raptors averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,769 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,534 rebounds/191 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (463 blocks/109 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Raptors have 240 steals this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Bucks are 2-5 (.286) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Bucks are 100-39 (.719) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 116.4 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-worst in the NBA.

The Bucks were 25-10 (.714) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,769 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,534 rebounds/191 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (463 blocks/109 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Raptors have 240 steals this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks are 2-5 (.286) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Bucks are 100-39 (.719) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 116.4 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-worst in the NBA.

The Bucks were 25-10 (.714) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,769 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,534 rebounds/191 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (463 blocks/109 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Raptors have 240 steals this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks are 2-5 (.286) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Bucks are 100-39 (.719) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 116.4 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th-worst in the NBA.

The Bucks were 25-10 (.714) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

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