Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Mixed Start 5

The Toronto Raptors 12-15 will have a tough job when they visit the Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks, the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Of course, the Bucks have been skeptical compared to what we saw in last year’s regular season, especially in terms of defense, however, the Raptors need to be on their A-game to the handling and twice managing NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The match between these two rivals from the East should be very attractive and competitive. Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam are the top three Toronto Raptors players. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have Giannis, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday (currently out due to health and safety protocols).

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Mixed Start 5

The Toronto Raptors are coming off a sustained loss over the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves. They will now face the Milwaukee Bucks twice in a row on the road.

The Raptors hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 27, and the visitors won 115-108 behind 24 points at Antetokounmpo, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

The Milwaukee Bucks are also on a losing streak (three losses in a row) and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Bucks are coming off a six-game road trip that ended with three consecutive losses against Western Conference teams – the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Milwaukee case has been a defense. The Milwaukee Bucks won first place last year in the Defensive Rating with 102.9 points allowed for every 100 possessions, but are 11th this season with 110.8.

Without further ado, let’s put together five starters featuring the best players from the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks.

Guard – Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors)