Raptors vs. Bucks odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 4 predictions from proven computer model

The Toronto Raptors (16-21) lost at Indiana on Monday. They host the Milwaukee Bucks (24-13) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Toronto is favored by 4.5 points. Milwaukee has won two of its last three games. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Raptors vs. Bucks. The model is using its advanced computer technology to make its picks.

Raptors vs. Bucks is a 2023 NBA game. The Raptors are favored by 4.5 points.

Raptors are looking to get back on track after losing nine of its last 12 games. Milwaukee has lost five of last six games and is without Khris Middleton. The Bucks have failed to cover in five straight games against Toronto.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 55 points in a win over the Wizards on Tuesday. He has scored 40-plus points three times in three games in row. Jrue Holiday returned to the team after missing three of the previous games. Toronto's offense is fifth worst in the league, averaging just 111.4 points per game this season. Milwaukee's defense ranks sixth in NBA (110.7).

The model simulates Bucks vs. Raptors 10,000 times and it's picking the Raptors to win. It's also picking a point-spread that hits in almost 70% of simulations.