Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/18/25

The Milwaukee Bucks enter this matchup still searching for consistency but remain competitive thanks to shooting efficiency and veteran depth. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Milwaukee averages around 114 points per game and ranks among the league’s best three-point shooting teams, hitting roughly 40% from deep with over 15 made threes per game. Bobby Portis has taken on a larger role offensively, averaging around 18 points and 6 rebounds, while guards like Ryan Rollins have helped stabilize ball movement and pace. At home, Milwaukee’s spacing and shooting tend to keep games tight, even against deeper opponents.

The Toronto Raptors have shown flashes of upside behind Scottie Barnes, but defensive consistency has been an issue. Toronto has struggled at times containing perimeter shooters and defending in transition, areas where Milwaukee can still exploit matchups despite missing its top star. While the Raptors have had success against the Bucks earlier this season, those games required strong shooting nights and near perfect execution. Given Milwaukee’s ability to stretch the floor, control tempo at home, and keep games within a single possession late, this sets up as a competitive matchup. With the spread sitting at five points, Bucks +5 offers value in what profiles as a close Eastern Conference game.

Raptors vs Bucks Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks +5.0 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +4.

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