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The NBA returns to action this January 4 with another day full of exciting and important games. One of them will be this Bucks vs Raptors clash, two teams that need to start registering victories as soon as possible.
This will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams. And while the Raptors are not at their best, they could take some confidence from the fact that they have won seven of their last ten games with the Bucks, including the last five.
So, without further delay, JefeBet brings you the best preview for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors game. Besides, on our site, you will be able to enjoy the most accurate predictions and odds for the best European soccer matches.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Regular Season Game on January 4, 2023
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
- When: Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Milwaukee Bucks
- Regular Season Record: 23-13
The Milwaukee Bucks’ season has taken an unexpected turn recently: due to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday physical setbacks, the team has seen its performance considerably worsen, with just three wins in its last ten games. Despite that, the Bucks still find themselves in third place in the Eastern Conference, just 2.5 games off the top.
Even though they have been one of the best teams in the league on defense, they haven’t been able to keep that performance level lately, as they allowed 114 points or more in their last six performances.In addition to that, although their offense has also been very poor, it is expected to get back on its feet now that their two stars are back.
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 16-21
The Raptors are still unable to get back on track in a campaign in which it was difficult for them to record good results. Currently in twelfth place in the Eastern Conference, they are only 0.5 game away from the Play-in tournament zone.
The Canadian team will return home after losing its first game of the year against the Indiana Pacersby a score of 114-122, in a game in which they had three players scoring at least 20 points, but no member of the bench was able to score more than 3 units.
Those offensive woes have been a constant for the Raptors throughout the season, as they are the fifth worst in the league with an average of 111.4 points scored per game. Notwithstanding, they have been somewhat efficient on defense, at least, with an average of 111.5 points allowed..
JefeBet Prediction
With Giannis and Jrue back on the court, the Bucks are something else. However, they will play after competing the night before. Besides, they find themselves in a hard situation as they struggled a lot recently, so they will likely have a tough night against a Raptors defense that has looked pretty decent.
Back to Holiday, the Bucks’ defense should once again be one of the best in the league with him on the court. Thus, they won’t make things easy for a home team that not even at home has it been able to put together a decent offense, as they always depend on what Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet can do.
Both teams are at a different level of performance; and although both have many offensive problems, at least they have managed to be consistent on defense. So we expect to see a slow and tight game, with defenses dominating the pace and leaving a low score.
Prediction: Under.
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