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Toronto enters with better scoring volume and a far stronger defensive number on the season, while Milwaukee has struggled to stop opponents and has recently seen its offensive efficiency dip. The Raptors are generating 119.1 points per game on 45.8% shooting and 74.4% from the foul line, supported by a defense allowing just 111.4 points per game. Milwaukee has been on the other end of the spectrum, with 111.1 points per game, 43.3% shooting, and 124.1 points allowed per game. Rebounding also leans Milwaukee, but Toronto’s scoring efficiency and defensive edge create the more convincing game script.
Toronto looks like the better side overall, with a stronger scoring profile, better defense, and a more favorable efficiency base than Milwaukee. The Bucks have allowed too many points and have not scored at a level that offsets those issues. My projection is Toronto 116, Milwaukee 109, which supports Toronto covering and a game total that stays below the market number.
