The Bucks have lost three straight first time all season as the Raptors pulled off the 7-point upset on the road and have pushed Milwaukee to the brink of elimination as a result. Today, Toronto returns home hoping to punch their ticket to the Eastern Finals. **video
We break down the NBA betting odds for this matchup and give our predictions and best bets for Game 6 of the Eastern Finals between the Bucks and Raptors.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS AT TORONTO RAPTORS (-2.5, 212.5)
Raptors lead series 3-2
Series price: Bucks +194/Raptors -244
QUICK HITTER
In four straight games between these two teams the first shot of the game has been missed and all four times by the Bucks. Two of those last three opening shots was a 3-point shot, which usually bodes well for this bet when the first shot taken is a lower percentage one. Look for this trend to continue today.
PREDICTION: Will the first attempted field goal be made? No (-152)
FIRST HALF BET
The Bucks average 56.3 first half points per game on the road, and the Raptors average 57.6 on their home court. This ranks both teams towards the middle of the pack in terms of first half points per game in the NBA. The most recent three games in the head-to-head has produced a 56-51 score on average for the Raptors. Look for another lower scoring first half.
PREDICTION: Under 104
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TEAM/PLAYER PROP
Despite lower numbers in the postseason, Toronto’s Kyle Lowry averaged 8.7 assists in the regular season and logged 26 games with 10 or more assists. In the playoffs, he has had 11 games with six or more assists, and should be impactful in the offense for the Raptors once again. Look for him to surpass his assist total set low today.
PREDICTION: Kyle Lowry Over 5.5 assists
FULL GAME TOTAL
The average score over the most recent three games between these two teams has been 114-104 in favor of the Raptors who have won all three meetings. Both teams have been held under 43 percent shooting from the floor. If the poor shooting percentages continue, it is likely that the game produces an Under.
PREDICTION: Under 212.5
FULL GAME SIDE
The fourth quarter of games has been high scoring this series and the team that wins the fourth quarter has won four of five games thus far. The Bucks rank third in the Association in fourth quarter points per game averaging 28 points away from home. Toronto have struggled this season putting up big numbers late in games averaging 25.6 at home, ranking in the bottom five.
Take the points with Milwaukee today who should be able to keep things close, if not pull off the minor upset to force a seventh game.
PREDICTION: Bucks +2.5
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