Raptors vs. Bucks Picks & Best Bets 17th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Milwaukee Bucks will go up against the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Friday at Fiserv Forum, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Bucks will be led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, while the Raptors will rely on RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Raptors vs. Bucks bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Bucks will likely win with a projected final score of 121-111.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Raptors vs. Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Raptors vs. Bucks picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Raptors vs. Bucks Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum
- Spread: Raptors +10.5 / Bucks -10.5
- Moneyline: Raptors +455 / Bucks -590
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233.5 Points (-110/-110)
Raptors +10.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Bucks have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Raptors +10.5, providing a favorable 2.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 233.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% probability of the 233.5-point total staying under.
Raptors vs. Bucks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Toronto Raptors at +455 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Milwaukee Bucks are available at -590 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 80% chance of prevailing.
Although the Bucks are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +455 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 2.1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Raptors vs. Bucks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Raptors vs. Bucks game.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | 21 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Scottie Barnes | 21 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Gradey Dick | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Chris Boucher | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Jamal Shead Over 3.5 Assists (+125)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead Over 3.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +125 |
- Our top prop bet for the Raptors is on Jamal Shead to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 8.4% on the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 34 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Damian Lillard | 28 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Khris Middleton | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Damian Lillard Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+122)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bucks is on Damian Lillard to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 16.8% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Raptors vs. Bucks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Raptors vs. Bucks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Assists
Khris Middleton has recorded more than 4.5 assists in 16 of his last 25 appearances (64% of the time). You can put money on him to record 5+ assists again at odds of +124 (45% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Khris Middleton Over 11.5 Points Scored
Khris Middleton has scored more than 11.5 points in 9 of his last 12 games (75%). You can make a bet that he'll score 12+ points again at odds of -120 (55%), available at FanDuel.
Khris Middleton Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 16 of his last 25 games (64%). You can wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of -110 (52%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Damian Lillard of the Bucks to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Raptors +10.5 to cover.
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