Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Picks and Parlays - NBA Odds and Betting Predictions for 11/04/2025

Bucks vs. Raptors: The Fatigue Factor and Poeltl's Return

The Milwaukee Bucks are living on borrowed time and pure Giannis juice right now. Tonight’s tilt in Toronto against the Raptors is going to be a gut check, a true test of their depth and stamina, because they’re rolling in on the second half of a brutal back-to-back. Just last night, Monday, they had to edge out the Pacers in a nail-biter, a game that went right down to the wire and needed a deeply contested 17-foot buzzer-beater from the Greek Freak himself to win, 117-115. That kind of energy expenditure, especially for the stars, is tough to overcome in less than 24 hours.

Adding to the drama, there's always the Giannis injury watch. He’s been dealing with that pesky left knee patellar tendinopathy, the kind of chronic discomfort that just never fully goes away. He played, obviously, putting up 33 points and 13 boards against Indy, but you have to wonder how much burst he’ll have left tonight against a long, athletic Raptors squad. Plus, they’re still missing Kevin Porter Jr. with that knee issue, so the backcourt depth is definitely being tested.

The Raptors, who sit at 3-4, have been going quietly well and have just extended their little two-game winning streak against the Cavs and a Morant-less Grizzlies. It seems they finally got their rhythm going, and what not only matters is Poeltl potentially coming back. Poeltl had been dealing with an injury but is now game-ready. It seems a lot could change now if Poeltl plays. Trust me when I say his height and defensive prowess to protect the rim can seal a fatigued Giannis on a fast break.

As it stands with Poeltl on board if he is going forward, and if the Raptors’ young wings can take advantage of the Bucks’ tired legs—beginning with Gary Trent Jr., who is lighting it up to begin the season—a potential upset could be there to be had for Toronto. 

Not so fast. Consecutive games and a mediocre performance have the Bucks as 3-point underdogs on a +130 moneyline for tonight's game. However, don't count them out. Milwaukee went 32-18 last season after winning their previous game. Toronto was 23-26 after getting to rest a day. The Bucks may surprise tonight.