Bucks again with defensive problems?

The Milwaukee Bucks get a visit from Canada next night from the Toronto Raptors. Not necessarily a favourite opponent in the recent past for the champions: the last three meetings have each ended in a win for the team from Ontario. An NBA tip from today for the upcoming Game in Fiserv Forum on 06.01.2022 as well as odds are presented below!

Milwaukee Bucks – Statistics & current form

The champions, as described, last lost to the Raptors three times in a row and the last defeat came about a month ago at Scotiabank Arena. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo was also absent for the encounter. Without the two-time MVP, the champions are naturally weakened in terms of quality.

However, the “Greek Freak” is currently available, which is why the Canadians cannot rely on this advantage again. Coach Budenholzer’s team, on the other hand, can rely on the home bonus: The Bulls and Miami alone top the Bucks’ win rate of around 68 percent in home games at Fiserv Forum in the East! However, the last home game was a surprising loss against the last team in the table, Detroit.

Toronto Raptors – Statistics & current form

Fred VanVleet recorded the most points on the court in the last head-to-head clash and once again impressed from downtown. The shooting guard sank a whopping five attempts from outside against Milwaukee.

The 27-year-old is also scoring well at the moment: In four of the past five league games, he scored at least 31 points and sent an average of five threes through the net. Furthermore, the personnel situation of head coach Nick Nurse’s team has brightened up.

The emptying of the hospital is also noticeable in the results. All three games so far in 2022 have been won. Most recently, the Spurs from San Antonio were clearly defeated 126-104 last night. The form is accordingly passable.

Milwaukee Bucks – Toronto Raptors Tip

The visitors are playing a back-to-back and therefore have a physical disadvantage. However, the form is right with the Canadians and especially the offence is working: In the course of their three victories this year, Nurse’s squad averaged 121.66 points.

For the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors, the forecast therefore includes more than 109.5 points by the visitors. The champions recently lost to Detroit in front of their own fans and are currently unconvincing on the defensive end. Since five league games, the hosts have always allowed at least 110 points to their opponents.

The absence of players such as Brook Lopez and Donte Divincenzo is also having a negative effect on the defensive work. Bet365 offers odds of 1.90 for the clash between the Bucks and Raptors.