The Raptors sent a message to the Bucks before the derby. The champions overwhelmed the Pacers 127-81 at home. In the last 20 games, they have won 18! Of course, it is more than difficult to catch Bucks at the top, as they have seven wins indifference.

They play excellent defense in the last three games, and that makes them even more robust. Siakam was the top scorer with 21 points, while Ibaka had a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds.

The expected line up for Raptors is Lowry, VanVleet, Anunoby, Siakam, Ibaka.

Marc Gasol, Hernandez and Norman Powell are inactive due to inury. Guard, Patrick McGaw is a game time decision.

It wasn't effortless for Milwaukee to pass through the capital. He eventually won at the overtime with 137-134. They lost 41-28 in the final period, but in the extra five minutes, the Bucks were tougher and grabbed the win.

Antetokounmpo was modest compared to what he offers in general. He stopped at 22 points with 14 rebounds, Middleton was the first scorer scoring 40 points in high shooting percentage.

The expected line up for Bucks is Bledsoe, Matthews, Middleton, Antetokoynmpo, Lopez.

The sharp-shooter Kyle Korver is inactive, while Lopez is a game time decision.

Last decade, the two teams have faced each other at Toronto in 25 games. Raptors have 15 wins, while Bucks have won 10 times.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result: 1.83(Toronto Raptors) - 2.00(Milwaukee Bucks)
• Over/Under 231 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)

*bet365 odds as offered at  25/02, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

It will be a great fight among two of the best forwards in the league.

Siakam from Toronto will have to stop the MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. It will be an exciting match up full of energy.