Bucks vs. Raptors Predictions, Odds & NBA Player Props for 11/01

NBA Best Bet Today #1: ⭐ Over 223 (-110) at FanDuel

The Bucks garnered headlines for adding Damian Lillard in the offseason and have looked just as explosive on offense as many expected. But the defensive execution has been lacking for Milwaukee early on, and it's enough for us to like the over in this matchup despite Toronto's offensive struggles this season. 

We like Bucks-Raptors Over 223 (-110) at FanDuel. Milwaukee has the ninth-best scoring offense in the league at 116.7 points per game and ranks seventh in effective field goal percentage (56.5%). But the Bucks are 25th in points allowed (119.3) and 28th in defensive effective field goal percentage (58.3%). Milwaukee has not been able to stop teams in transition, ranking 27th in fast break points allowed (20), and has let opponents get hot from 3 and is last in 3-point defense with opponents making 41.5% from beyond the arc. 

Toronto's offense has been bad. The Raptors are dead last in scoring (99.5), but one area the team has been successful is getting out int transition, where the team ranks second in fastbreak points per game (21.8). Considering that's a weakness for Milwaukee, it could allow the Raptors to generate consistent looks out in transition which will push the pace and help this over. 

Milwaukee has been an offensive juggernaut, but its defense is lacking in places where Toronto should be able to take advantage and keep up the scoring. Expect plenty of points in this one. 

Betting Pick: Over 223 (-110) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐ Giannis Antetokoumpo Over 26.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel

Toronto has a solid defense, ranking third in points allowed per game (102.8), but if there's one area of weakness is in paint scoring. The Raptors are just 16th in paint points allowed (48.5) and will now face one of the best inside scorers in Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

We like Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 26.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel. Antetokounmpo is coming off his best game in the early season, going for 33 points on 12 of 21 shooting in the win over the Heat. For as good as the Raptors defense has been, it has been exploited by top bigs already this season. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid went off for 34 points on 14 of 21 shooting, highlighting how premier frontcourt players can score against Toronto. We expect similar success for Antetokounmpo against a weak Toronto interior.

There has also not been a sharp reduction in shot attempts for Antetokounmpo with the addition of Lillard. In three games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 18.7 shot attempts, which is tied for the third-most over his last seven seasons. It also helps all-star guard Khris Middleton has not started to play full minutes as he continues to work his way back from injury, which allows Antetokounmpo to keep up a higher usage. 

Look for another big game from Antetokounmpo against the Raptors. 

Betting Pick: Giannis Antetokoumpo Over 26.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #3: ⭐ Damian Lillard Under 26.5 Points (-110) at BetMGM

Damian Lillard had a signature performance in his Bucks debut, scoring 39 points and making a clutch 3 in the 118-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. But since then, Lillard is just 4 of 15 from 3 and had just six points against the Hawks but did manage 25 versus the Heat. 

Considering the inconsistency and poor 3-point form, we're going with Damian Lillard Under 26.5 Points (-110) at BetMGM. He's failed to clear this point total prop number in the last two games and will now face a Raptors defense that is first in defensive effective field goal percentage and first at defending the 3, only allowing opponents to make 27% from 3-point range. 

Considering how reliant Lillard is on the 3 and his inconsistency as he gets acclimated to a new team and works his way into shape, we're going to go with his under in this spot. 

Betting Pick: Damian Lillard Under 26.5 Points (-110) at BetMGM

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