Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Friday November 6, 2026
The Toronto Raptors will be on the road Friday night for a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM ET. Toronto comes into Friday night having split its first eight games of the season, dropping three of the last four following a 19-point road loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled immensely this season, picking up just one win through eight games played. Milwaukee enters Friday on a four-game losing streak following a seven-point road loss to the Boston Celtics in its last outing. Toronto comes into this matchup as a 7.5-point road favorite at -239 on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is listed at +197. The total is set at 231.5 points. For more NBA action, check out our NBA Picks.
Toronto desperately needs a win
The Toronto Raptors offense is averaging 117.9 points per game on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 113.5 points per game, including an average of 126.6 points across its last three losses. Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto offense this season, averaging 23.5 points and a team-high 7.6 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett is second on the roster, averaging 20.9 points per game, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points through just two games played. Immanuel Quickley is fourth on the team, averaging 17.4 points to go along with a team-high 5.8 assists per game.
Defensively, Toronto was obliterated in its last outing, allowing 128 points as Denver shot 62% from the floor and 39% from beyond the arc. Offensively, the Raptors were mediocre, scoring 109 points, including just 15 in the fourth quarter, on 48% shooting from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc. Toronto lost the rebounding battle by seven and turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. RJ Barrett led the Toronto offense with 22 points on 17 shots.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
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- Kawhi Leonard (Out) - Knee
- Nate Bittle (Out) - Foot
Milwaukee tries to end the losing streakΒ
The Milwaukee Bucks offense is averaging 110 points per game on 43% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Milwaukee has been terrible, allowing 122.3 points per game, including an average of 122.25 points during its current four-game losing streak. Tyler Herro leads the Milwaukee offense this season, averaging 22.2 points per game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is second on the roster, averaging 16.8 points, while Ryan Rollins is contributing 11.3 points and a team-high 4.5 assists per game. Kel'el Ware is averaging 10.3 points and leads Milwaukee with 8.2 rebounds per game.
Defensively, Milwaukee was outmatched in its last outing, allowing 109 points as Boston shot 41% from the floor and 41% from beyond the arc. Offensively, the Bucks struggled to find consistent production, scoring just 102 points on 41% shooting from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc. Milwaukee also struggled at the free throw line, converting just 68% of its attempts, and lost the rebounding battle by nine. Tyler Herro led the Milwaukee offense against Boston with 25 points on 17 shots.
Key Injury Report for Milwaukee:
- Kam Jones (Out) - Ankle
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Toronto Raptors -7
Toronto has enough offensive depth and versatility to create problems for Milwaukee in this matchup. The Raptors have shown flashes of strong offensive production this season and should be able to attack a Milwaukee defense that has struggled in recent outings. Toronto will need to control the tempo and avoid allowing the Bucks to dominate around the basket. Milwaukee has the home-court advantage, but its defensive inconsistencies could create problems against a Toronto team capable of scoring from multiple areas of the floor. Look for the Raptors to make enough plays offensively to secure the road victory.
Total Pick: Over 231.5
Milwaukee has struggled defensively in recent games, creating an opportunity for Toronto to find success offensively. The Raptors have enough scoring options to attack from different areas of the floor, while Milwaukee should benefit offensively from playing at home. Both teams have the potential to put together strong offensive stretches, and defensive inconsistencies could lead to plenty of easy scoring opportunities. Toronto should find success in transition, while Milwaukee will look to establish its offense around the basket. Expect both teams to score consistently in a game that finishes over the total.