Struggling Raptors Host Talented Bucks Tonight in Toronto

nba Jan 04, 2023

Basketball fans in Canada are in for a real treat this evening, as the Toronto Raptors take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an exciting matchup at Scotiabank Arena.

At first glance, this seems like a mismatch.  Even though they're underdogs, the Bucks should win it outright.

The Raptors have had a disappointing season so far, sitting in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 16-21 SU record – and 11-8 SU at home.  Meanwhile, the Bucks are playing at a near championship level with a 24-13 SU record, which ranks 3rd in the East. They're 8-9 in away games.  

If you're looking to get in on the action and bet on the game, you can find the latest odds at Spreads.ca, the leading online sports betting platform in Canada. At Spreads.ca, you'll find a wide range of betting options for this game, including traditional moneyline bets (TORONTO 1.52), as well as more specialized bets like point spreads (TORONTO -4.5) and over/unders (230.5).

Milwaukee is playing on the second night of a back-to-back following its 123-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. They could be fatigued coming into a bad travel situation. Toronto has also dominated Milwaukee of late, winning the last five games in this series. For whatever reason, the Raptors matchup well, and have a favourable scheduling spot tonight.

Our Prediction:

As for my prediction, we think this is going to be a closely contested matchup between two talented teams. The Raptors have more on the line here, with more urgency to turn things around on a 3-game losing streak.  Ultimately, we think the Raptors will come out on top, thanks to their balanced scoring and solid defense, and also cover the -4.5, even though many bettors will be tempted by the generous number of points.

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