Milwaukee @ Toronto props

In contrast to last year's 28.0% clip, Giannis Antetokounmpo's 3-point ability has declined this year to 4.8%. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the league away from their home court this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the {OPP_TEAM}. The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Giannis Antetokounmpo has attempted a lowly 10.8 free throws per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 12.2 rate last season. The matchup vs. Toronto is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a measly 3.0 foul shots per game this year when the Toronto Raptors are the visiting team (8th-least in the NBA).

Khris Middleton has averaged a measly 18.6 minutes per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 25.1 minutes per game last year. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA this year (the Raptors). The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Toronto is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a measly 3.0 foul shots per game this year when the Toronto Raptors are the visiting team (8th-least in the NBA). Khris Middleton will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player production in all facets of the game.

Relative to last year's 8.9 rate, Pascal Siakam's shots made have fallen this year to 7.6 per game. In regard to scoring, the Toronto Raptors's lackluster 108.2 points per game while playing away from home rates 2nd-lowest in the NBA this year. The Raptors have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the league playing at home this year. The Bucks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Pascal Siakam has attempted a mere 4.4 foul shots per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 6.7 rate last season.

The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a favorable one; they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (27.8). The Raptors are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Milwaukee Bucks). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Gradey Dick lands in the 100th percentile for foul-shot effectiveness with a an exceptional 100.0% rate this year. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 5.3 free throws per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Bucks, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Jakob Poeltl has committed 3.5 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games when playing away from home, 1.3 more than he's committed in all games this year on the road. In regard to scoring, the Toronto Raptors's lackluster 108.2 points per game while playing away from home rates 2nd-lowest in the NBA this year. This year, the opposition's starting Cs have compiled 11.0 points per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Bucks, marking this as a difficult matchup for offensive productivity. The Raptors have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the league playing at home this year. The Bucks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Damian Lillard has put up just 22.8 points per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 32.2 points per game last season. Damian Lillard has attempted a measly 8.4 treys per game this year, significantly less than his 11.3 rate last year. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 7th-most sluggish pace offense in the NBA this year (the Raptors). The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Toronto Raptors is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.2 free throws per game since the start of last season (9th-least in the league).

In comparison to last season's 2.6 rate, Malik Beasley's 3-point shots converted have fallen this season to 2.0 per game. In regard to shooting, the Bucks's excellent 115.9 points per game when playing away from home ranks 7th-most in the league this year. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 2.8 threes per game (26th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors, making this a good matchup. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bucks. This year, opposing teams have snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense).

In regard to shooting, the Bucks's excellent 115.9 points per game when playing away from home ranks 7th-most in the league this year. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bucks. This year, opposing teams have snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 4.5 foul shots per game (26th-most in the league) vs. the Raptors, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

In regard to shooting, the Bucks's excellent 115.9 points per game when playing away from home ranks 7th-most in the league this year. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have tallied 2.1 3-pointers per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors, branding this as a favorable matchup. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bucks. This year, opposing teams have snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. Toronto is a favorable one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.5 foul shots per game since the start of last season when the Toronto Raptors have the home court advantage (25th-most in the NBA).

Precious Achiuwa has sunk 20.1% of his shots from downtown while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 10th percentile among all players in the league. In regard to scoring, the Toronto Raptors's lackluster 108.2 points per game while playing away from home rates 2nd-lowest in the NBA this year. The Raptors have played at the 7th-most sluggish pace in the league playing at home this year. The Bucks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Precious Achiuwa has converted 69.4% of his foul shots when playing on the road since the start of last season, placing him in the 25th percentile among all players in the NBA.

In regard to shooting, the Bucks's excellent 115.9 points per game when playing away from home ranks 7th-most in the league this year. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bucks. This year, opposing teams have snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). Over the last 5 games when they are at home, opposing clubs have attempted 18.8 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Scottie Barnes has totaled a terrific 20.1 points per game this year, a significant increase from his 15.4 points per game last year. Scottie Barnes has attempted 5.3 three-point shots per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 2.9 rate last season. Scottie Barnes has played 35.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 96th percentile. The Raptors are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Milwaukee Bucks). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 1stbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game since the start of last season.

In regard to shooting, the Bucks's excellent 115.9 points per game when playing away from home ranks 7th-most in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 50.5% on three-pointers (29th-best in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, marking this as a favorable matchup. The 5th-fastest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Bucks. This year, opposing teams have snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors (reducing possessions that could otherwise spark further opportunities for offense). Bobby Portis has attempted 4.5 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 1.7 rate last season.

In contrast to last season's 9.2 mark, Dennis Schroder's shots taken have spiked this season to 12.5 per game. In comparison to last year's 3.2 mark, Dennis Schroder's shot attempts from downtown have surged this year to 4.7 per game. Dennis Schroder has been on the court for 31.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 76th percentile. Dennis Schroder has committed 1.4 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the NBA (21st percentile). The Raptors are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).