Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Free Prediction 05/25/19

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The Milwaukee Bucks (2-3), 2.5-point underdogs, will attempt to extend the series when they travel to Scotiabank Arena to clash against the Toronto Raptors (3-2) in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 211.5 points and it gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds

In game five, Leonard led the Raptors to a 105-99 victory. He scored a game-high 35 points. Toronto covered as a 7.5-point underdog and the two teams combined to put up 204 points, which was under the projected point total of 215.5. Toronto was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Raptors made 25 of their 31 free throws (80.6 percent), while the Bucks were 13-18 (72.2 percent).

Of the Bucks’ 96 games, 49 have finished over the projected point total. Milwaukee heads into the game with records of 70-26 straight up (SU) and 57-36-3 against the spread (ATS).

A little over half of Raptors games have also finished over the total. Additionally, Toronto is 69-30 SU and 47-50-2 ATS.

The Raptors are 3-6-1 with five overs and five unders in the playoffs, while the Bucks are 3-3 ATS with four unders and two overs

Points could be at a premium in this meeting between two of the league’s best defenses. Toronto ranks third in defensive efficiency (104.2) and Milwaukee is first (102.9).

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Bucks rank fourth in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.5) while the Raptors rank 10th (15.5).
  • Toronto averages 34.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Milwaukee ranks last in three pointers allowed per game (36.4).
  • The Bucks rank second in fast break points allowed per game (11.4) while the Raptors rank 14th (13.7).
  • Milwaukee ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.8) while Toronto ranks 13th (7.4).
  • Milwaukee averages 26.0 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Toronto ranks 13th in assists allowed per game (24.2).
  • The Bucks rank first in rebounds per game (50.2) while the Raptors rank 19th (44.8).
  • The Bucks rank second in blocks per game (6.0) while the Raptors rank 10th (5.2).
  • Milwaukee ranks fifth in second chance points allowed per game (11.8) while Toronto ranks 11th (12.7).
  • Milwaukee ranks third in points in the paint per game (52.5) while Toronto ranks 19th (47.1).
  • Toronto is 23-2 when they allow less than 100 points, while Milwaukee is 23-1.
  • In games where they score over 100 points, the Raptors are 64-22 and the Bucks are 69-20.
  • Milwaukee is 28-17-2 ATS on the road, while Toronto is 24-25-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 26 of the Raptors’ 50 home games, while 25 of the Bucks’ 47 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Milwaukee and Toronto have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Bucks are 2-3.
  • The Raptors have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Toronto has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bucks have scored an average of 109.2 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).