NBA Game Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (5-2) vs. Toronto Raptors (3-4)

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Venue & Match Details

Stadium: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario (capacity ~19,800)

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), FDSWI (U.S.), streaming via Fubo

Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks:

Kevin Porter Jr.Out (ankle)

Toronto Raptors:

Jakob PoeltlDay-to-day (back)

Player Matchups

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): Averaging 34.0 PPG, 13 RPG, 5 APG; scored 33 points and hit a game-winner vs. Indiana.

Brandon Ingram (TOR): Averaging 22.3 PPG, 7 RPG, 4 APG; dropped 26 points vs. Memphis.

RJ Barrett (TOR): Coming off a 27-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance vs. Memphis.

Myles Turner (MIL): Anchors the Bucks’ interior defense, averaging 2.1 blocks per game.

Scottie Barnes (TOR): Versatile forward averaging 20.6 PPG, 7 RPG, 5 APG; key two-way presence.

Team Form

Milwaukee Bucks:

Last 5: W–L–W–W–L

Offense: 122.7 PPG (5th NBA), shooting 52.5% FG and 40.6% 3PT

Defense: Allowing 117.9 PPG (18th NBA)

Toronto Raptors:

Last 5: W–W–L–L–L

Offense: 119.4 PPG (11th NBA)

Defense: Allowing 120.6 PPG (23rd NBA)

Series History

All-time: Milwaukee leads 62–47.

Last 10 meetings: Bucks lead 7–3.

Last matchup: Bucks won 122–116 on Oct. 24, 2025; Giannis had 31 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists, Ingram led Toronto with 29 points.

Betting Trends

Milwaukee: 3–1 ATS when scoring 120+ points.

Toronto: 3–2 ATS when holding opponents under 122 points.

Over/Under: Raptors games trending Over (119.4 scored, 120.6 allowed).

Head-to-Head: Bucks have covered in 4 of last 5 vs. Raptors.

Projected Score: Milwaukee 124 – Toronto 120

Game Odds

Milwaukee Bucks            236.5

Toronto Raptors               – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, November 3, 2025

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