Bucks vs. Raptors betting: NBA preview for January 6

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The Milwaukee Bucks (17-16) face the Toronto Raptors (8-27) as 6-point favorites on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET on SportsNet and FDSWI. The matchup has a point total of 231.

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Bucks Cover -6 vs Raptors -111

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Bucks vs. Raptors betting lines

  • Bucks odds to win: -244
  • Raptors odds to win: +197
  • Spread: Bucks (-6)
  • Total: 231
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Bucks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Milwaukee has a 7-8 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 6-9 overall in those contests.
  • This season, Milwaukee has a 0-3 record ATS on the road when playing as 6-point favorites or more.
  • The Bucks have hit the over in seven of their 15 road games this season with a set over/under (46.7%).
  • This season on the road, Milwaukee and its opponents have averaged a total of 225.3 points per contest, 5.7 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Bucks Recent Trends

  • The Bucks have covered the spread four times in their past 10 matchups while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Bucks’ past 10 games saw four go over the total.
  • The last 10 Bucks games averaged 223.3 total points, 7.7 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
  • During their last 10 games, the Bucks have scored 2.6 fewer points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Bucks Betting Records

  • The Bucks have been the moneyline favorite 25 total times this season. They’ve gone 15-10 in those games.
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -244 or shorter, Milwaukee has a record of 9-6 (60% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Bucks a 70.9% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.5 (eighth in NBA) 45.3 (sixth) 43.4 (19th) 45.5 (26th) 24.4 (25th) 13.5 (11th)

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Raptors Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Raptors home games have gone over the set point total 12 times this year.
  • The Raptors are 7-12 in home contests and have covered the spread 12 times at home.
  • This season at home the Raptors and their opponents have averaged a total of 228.1 points per contest, 2.9 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Raptors Recent Trends

  • The Raptors are 2-6-2 against the spread over their last 10 games, and have a 1-9 straight-up record in those matchups.
  • The Raptors and their opponents have combined to hit the over in six of the past 10 games.
  • The Raptors’ last 10 outings have ended with an average of 228.1 points scored. That’s 2.9 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Raptors are scoring 108.5 points per game compared to their 111.2 season average.

Raptors Betting Records

  • Toronto has been underdogs in 32 games this season and won seven (21.9%) of those contests.
  • The Raptors have a record of 2-21, a 8.7% win rate, when they’re set as an underdog of +197 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Raptors have a 33.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.3 (16th in NBA) 47.1 (20th) 44.6 (13th) 43.7 (11th) 28.7 (sixth) 15.9 (28th)
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