Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Predictions for Thursday, December 18, 2025
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The Toronto Raptors travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Toronto enters the matchup at 16–11 overall and has played solid basketball away from home this season. Milwaukee is 11–16 and has struggled for consistency, particularly with injuries affecting depth. Find value in this matchup with our free NBA picks.
Raptors vs Bucks Game Information
- Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: December 18, 2025
- Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- TV: FanDuel SN WI, TSN
Toronto Raptors Preview
Toronto averages 115.4 points per game while allowing 113.2, relying on balanced scoring and ball movement to generate offense. Brandon Ingram leads the Raptors, averaging 21.8 points per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Scottie Barnes contributes across the board for the Raptors with averages of 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while Jakob Poeltl anchors the interior with a team-high 8.0 rebounds per game.
Immanuel Quickley runs the offense at 6.1 assists per game and helps Toronto maintain ball movement and structure in half-court sets, as the Raptors average 29.6 assists per contest. Toronto also averages 42.4 rebounds and 8.9 steals per game. The Raptors have been competitive despite recent losses and perform well when games are played at a controlled tempo.
Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Milwaukee averages 113.9 points per game but allows 117.7, an issue that has surfaced repeatedly against teams with strong perimeter play. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks statistically with averages of 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 63.9% from the field. However, Antetokounmpo is out for this game with a calf injury, significantly impacting Milwaukee’s offense and interior presence at both ends.
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In his absence, Kevin Porter Jr. (19.3 points, 6.9 assists) and Ryan Rollins (17.0 points, 6.0 assists) take on expanded roles, while Myles Turner provides rim protection with 1.6 blocks per game. Milwaukee averages 39.4 rebounds and 26.8 assists, but without Giannis, effectiveness in the paint and transition scoring will take a noticeable drop.
Raptors vs Bucks Prediction
With Giannis Antetokounmpo unavailable, Milwaukee loses its primary scorer, rebounder, and playmaker. Toronto’s depth, ball movement, and defensive play will allow the Raptors to control long stretches of this game, particularly in the second half. Expect Toronto to exploit Milwaukee's injury to Antetokounmpo and win. Final Score Prediction: Toronto Raptors win and cover ATS, 111–1104. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Raptors. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Bucks with the Onyx Odds promo code. Getting the most out of your bets on Bucks vs Raptors can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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