Toronto @ Milwaukee picks

Out of all players in the NBA, AJ Green rates in the 88th percentile for three-pointers scored, logging 2.3 per game this year. In terms of scoring, the Bucks's fantastic 117.6 points per game rates 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Bucks. AJ Green will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home generally boosts player performance in all facets of the game.

Taurean Prince has made 68.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 20.9% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. In terms of scoring, the Bucks's fantastic 117.6 points per game rates 8th-strongest in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, the other team's starting SFs have compiled 23.9 points per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, making this a good matchup for offensive productivity. The 5th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Bucks. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which should lead to increased plays for the Bucks.

Jakob Poeltl has sunk 69.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 10.2% more than he's made in all games this season. Jakob Poeltl has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The number of threes attempted against Brook Lopez has been very high (2.8 per game) when facing fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The 10th-quickest pace team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Raptors. The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 5th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should raise possessions for the Toronto Raptors.