NBA Game Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) vs. Toronto Raptors (1-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Tipoff: 6:30 PM ET (moved earlier due to MLB World Series scheduling)

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), FDSWI (Milwaukee), streaming on Fubo

Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks:

Giannis Antetokounmpoprobable (back tightness)

Kevin Porter Jr.out (ankle sprain)

Toronto Raptors:

Ja’Kobe Walterout (illness)

Collin Murray-Boylesday-to-day (forearm)

Key Player Matchups

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) vs Scottie Barnes (TOR): Giannis dropped 37 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists in the opener. Barnes counters with versatility and defensive length.

Myles Turner (MIL) vs Jakob Poeltl (TOR): A battle of rim protectors and rebounders.

RJ Barrett & Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs AJ Green & Gary Trent Jr. (MIL): Wing scoring depth will be crucial.

Team Recent Form

Milwaukee Bucks: Beat Washington 133-120, shooting 51% FG and 18 threes.

Toronto Raptors: Beat Atlanta 138-118, with seven players in double figures and 56.8% FG.

Series History

2024–25 Season: Bucks won 2 of 3 meetings.

At Toronto: Raptors have covered in 3 of last 5 home games vs Milwaukee.

Betting Trends:

Bucks were 48-34 ATS last season, strong as favorites.

Raptors were 46-34-2 ATS, especially effective as home underdogs.

Both teams hit the OVER in their openers.

Final Score Projection: Raptors 121 – Bucks 116

Game Odds

Milwaukee Bucks            234.5

Toronto Raptors               – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 23, 2025

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