The Toronto Raptors (16-11) and Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will be broadcast live on FDSWI.
The Raptors are 5.5-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Raptors -5.5), with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. Toronto is a -218 to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +180 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, December 17.
My Raptors vs Bucks Prediction
- Raptors vs Bucks pick: Kevin Porter Over 27.5 Points & Assists (-124)
My Bucks vs Raptors best bet is on Kevin Porter over 27.5 points and assists, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Bucks Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -112 | 220.5 -105o / -115u | -218 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -108 | 220.5 -105o / -115u | +180 |
Raptors vs Bucks NBA Preview
The Raptors will visit the Bucks on Thursday night, and Milwaukee will continue to be in the absence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Kevin Porter has seen massive usage and minutes since returning from his injury, and he continues to benefit from the absence of Antetokounmpo.
Porter has recorded 29+ points & assists in three of his four games without Giannis, and he projects for 23.5 points and 7.3 assists in this matchup against the Raptors.
Raptors vs Bucks Betting Prediction
- Kevin Porter Over 27.5 Points & Assists (-124)
