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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 01/19/2025: NBA Picks

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Game Time 7:00 pm EST
Philadelphia 76ers Line +9.5
Milwaukee Bucks Line -9.5
Total 221
TV: NBA TV

 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

The struggling Philadelphia 76ers, are playing their second leg of a back-to-back, as they are visiting the Milwaukee Bucks in this matchup. The Bucks have been hot lately, as they have three consecutive wins and just one loss in their last seven matches. On the other hand, the Sixers are once again without Joel Embiid and have four consecutive losses, while playing their second game in two nights.

 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Ryan Rollis, Gary Trent Jr are questionable.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Andre Drummond, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, Cody Martin, KJ Martin, Jared McCain are out.

Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends

The Bucks have a 24-17 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. Milwaukee is 19-21-1 against the spread and 20-21 in over/under, while having a 14-7 home record. The Bucks are 6-1 in their last 7 games, and 5-2 against the spread. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 games.

 

The Bucks are coming off a 130-112 home win against the Toronto Raptors. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with 31.4 points and in rebounding with 11.9 per game, adding 6 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.2 assists.

 

Philadelphia 76ers Form and Trends

The Sixers have a 15-24 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Philly is 14-25 against the spread and 21-17-1 in over/under, while having a 9-11 home record. The Sixers are coming off four consecutive losses, and are 0-6 against the spread in their last 6 games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.

 

Philly is coming off a 119-125 home defeat by the New York Knicks. Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 26 points, adding 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Joel Embiid adds 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, but he is once again out with an injury.

 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Bucks average 113.4 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 48.1% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the NBA, and with 38.9% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 110.4 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

 

Offensively, the Sixers are scoring 107.6 points per game, which is the 4th-worst in the NBA. Philly shoot with 44.9% from the field (22nd), and with 34.2% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they allow 111.2 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.

 

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bucks won 124-109 at home. The Bucks have won their last five overall meetings against the Sixers, and their last three meetings in Milwaukee. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 meetings in Milwaukee.

 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

In this Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -9.5 home favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored in this spot, as they are the better team in this matchup, and are up against a Sixers team on their second leg of a back-to-back. The Bucks are playing excellent basketball right now, and it is hard to fade them at home, where they have four consecutive wins. Milwaukee has been perfect in their recent meetings against the Sixers, and I don’t expect this to change tonight. Take the Milwaukee Bucks and lay the points at home.

 

Nick’s Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5

 

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