The Milwaukee Bucks (22-17) will host the Toronto Raptors (10-31) after winning three straight home games. It begins at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025.
The Bucks took care of business in their last outing 122-93 against the Magic on Wednesday. In their most recent game on Wednesday, the Raptors earned a 110-97 victory against the Celtics. In the win, Damian Lillard paced the Bucks with 30 points. RJ Barrett scored a team-high 22 points for the Raptors in the win.
When is Bucks vs. Raptors?
This matchup between the Bucks and Raptors is set to start on Friday, January 17, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Bucks vs. Raptors
The Bucks and Raptors will hit the court at Fiserv Forum for this matchup on January 17, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet, FDSWI.
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Bucks vs. Raptors Game Preview
Bucks Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Bucks have been favored 31 times and won 20, or 64.5%, of those games.
The Bucks put up 113.4 points per game (just 4.8 fewer points than the 118.2 the Raptors allow).
The Bucks knock down 14.3 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in the league) at a 38.7% rate (second-best in the NBA), compared to the 13.9 their opponents make while shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc.
The Bucks have scored at a higher clip in home games than away from home in the 2024-25 season (115.3 at home versus 111.1 on the road), though they have given up fewer points at home than on the road (109.2 opponent points per home game versus 113.3 on the road).
The Bucks’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 115.9 points per contest compared to the 113.4 they’ve averaged this year.
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
The Raptors put up 111 points per game (19th in league) while allowing 118.2 per contest (27th in NBA). They have a -299 scoring differential and have been outscored by 7.2 points per game.
The Raptors’ 111 points per game are just 0.1 fewer points than the 111.1 the Bucks surrender to opponents.
In 2024-25 the Raptors are second-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.5 per game) and rank 22nd in 3-point percentage (34.8%).
The Raptors put up more points per game at home (112.4) than on the road (109.3), and also concede fewer points at home (116.5) than away (120.2).
In their past 10 games, the Raptors are averaging 106.1 points per contest, compared to their season average of 111.
Bucks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 33 | 31.3 | 11.8 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Damian Lillard | 32 | 25 | 4.4 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.4 |
Bobby Portis | 38 | 13.5 | 8 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
Khris Middleton | 16 | 12.6 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Brook Lopez | 39 | 12.3 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Raptors Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ Barrett | 33 | 22.4 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Scottie Barnes | 28 | 20.3 | 8 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Gradey Dick | 35 | 16.2 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Jakob Poeltl | 36 | 14.9 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0 |
Ochai Agbaji | 39 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
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