Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup | Nov. 12

The Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup is one of the eight Emirates NBA Cup games scheduled for Tuesday, November 12. Both teams have had terrible starts to the season and are bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Milwaukee is 14th with a 2-8 record, while Toronto is 15th with a 2-9 record.

The two teams have met each other 105 times in the regular season, with Milwaukee holding a 58-47 lead. They met three times last season, as the Raptors took the series 2-1. Their last meeting was on April 5, a game that Toronto won 117-111 behind Gary Trent Jr.’s 31 points. The Bucks were led by Damian Lillard’s 36 points.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks game details and odds

The Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Emirates NBA Cup game is scheduled for 8pm EST on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Fiserv Forum. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Raptors (+240) vs. Bucks (-300)

Spread: Raptors (+7.5) vs. Bucks (-7.5)

Total (O/U): Raptors -110 (o228) vs. Bucks -110 (u228)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks preview

The Raptors are on a four-game losing streak, with their last win coming against the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 2. Most recently, they lost 123-103 to the LA Lakers on Sunday. RJ Barrett led the team with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl had 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Toronto is without its best player in Scottie Barnes, who is out for an extended period with an orbital fracture. The rebuilding Raptors are unlikely to compete for a postseason spot this season.

While Toronto’s bad start to the season is understandable, the same cannot be said about Milwaukee. The Bucks started their season with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers but followed it up with six straight losses. While they managed to break the losing streak with a 123-100 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, they lost the next two games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has publicly said that he is unhappy with the team's effort so far. Milwaukee needs to turn things around soon if it is to compete for a playoff spot.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks betting props

RJ Barrett’s points total is set at 21.5. While that is less than his season average of 23.1 points, he should be Milwaukee’s primary defensive target and should end the night with under 21.5 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s point total is set at 32.5. While his team has struggled, the Greek Freak averages a league-leading 31.6 points per game. Bet on the over here.

Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Bucks to get a win at home. Their poor start aside, they should get an easy win against the struggling Raptors. Bet on Milwaukee to cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should surpass 228 points.