| MATCHUP | Toronto Raptors | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-11 | 11-17 |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN WI | |
The Toronto Raptors travel to the Fiserv Forum to battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. However, they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a four-game skid with a 106-96 road win over the Heat on Monday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 28 points with five assists on nine of 19 shooting, Scottie Barnes added 17 points with 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks while Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 15 points.
As a team, the Raptors shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they fell behind early and looked headed for a blowout defeat after trailing by 11 points. But they fought hard to stay within striking distance before they dominated the fourth quarter by 32-19 to make it look easy in the end.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Nets in a 127-82 road defeat on Sunday. Gary Trent Jr led the team with 20 points on seven of 14 shooting, Kyle Kuzma added 13 points with seven rebounds and three assists while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 11 points and five assists.
As a team, the Bucks shot just 39 percent from the field and eight of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace from the start. They quickly found themselves in trouble after falling behind by 17 points going into halftime, but that was only the beginning as they managed just 11 points in the fourth quarter to suffer their biggest defeat of the season so far.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The home team has won eight of the Bucks’ last nine games.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Fiserv Forum following a road loss.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have lost four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Raptors’ last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last five games at Fiserv Forum have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jamal Shead ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.7) this season.
- Jakob Poeltl ranks T22nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.4%).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.7%).
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Raptors rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.6).
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Raptors are still missing Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokoumpo with Cole Anthony and Kyle Kuzma both questionable. The Raptors have been playing well below their best lately, but they looked good in their win over the Heat and are relatively healthy compared to the Bucks, who could be missing a lot of firepower in this one. This is another game where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but the line is short enough for me to take the Raptors to beat the Bucks, who could be depleted for this one.