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posted January 5, 2009 at 13:10 EST in NBA Free Picks

NBA Sports Betting Raptors @ Bucks

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The Toronto Raptors (14-20 SU, 13-20-1 ATS, 19-15 O/U) have won two straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook, covering the spread for BetUS NBA sports betting backers each time out.

The Milwaukee Bucks (16-19 SU, 23-11-1 ATS, 18-17 O/U) have alternated wins and losses in each of their last six contests.

Tonight, both teams will look to pick up a victory in the BetUS Sportsbook when they meet at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

The Raptors are coming off a 108-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, covering the spread for BetUS NBA sports betting backers as a 7.5-point home underdog.

Veteran shooting guard Anthony Parker scored a team-high 26 points for Toronto and all-star forward Chris Bosh added 23 points and 11 rebounds in the win as Toronto played without starters, Jose Calderon and Jermaine O’Neal.

"Would I like Jose to play? Would I like Jermaine to play? Yes," Toronto coach Jay Triano said. "But we don't have a choice, and I love the way our other guys are responding to the opportunity that's been presented."

"Every game from now on is the biggest game of the year," Bosh said. "We'll take any win, any way we can get it."

The Bucks were soundly beaten by the Charlotte Bobcats, losing 102-92 on Saturday, failing to cover the spread for NBA sports betting enthusiasts as 1.5-point road underdogs in the BetUS Sportsbook.

Milwaukee got a team-high 19 points from small forward Richard Jefferson while shooting guard Michael Redd added 17 points.

"This had nothing to do with Andrew being out, this was all about the way we need to play," forward Richard Jefferson said. "... We didn't come out with the same kind of attack like we were supposed to."

Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road

Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Toronto

Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games

NBA Odds

Toronto Raptors +8½ -110

Milwaukee Bucks -8½ -110

Over 192 -110

Under 192 -110

Analysis: This selection is an absolute ‘lock’ as the Milwaukee Bucks will, in no way, shape, fashion or form, win this game by 9 points! As a matter of fact, I’m skeptical about the Bucks winning at all despite being at home tonight.

Simply put, take the Raptors to cover the spread.

NBA Free Picks: Toronto +8½ Points/Under 192½ Total Points

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