Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Game Time | 2:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +2.5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -2.5 |
| Total | 225.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup between two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places of the conference, as the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks have been struggling lately, with five losses in their last six games, but are back home, where they have been playing much better basketball than on the road. The Sixers are struggling as well, with just one win in their last five games, and are playing their second straight game on the road.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince are questionable.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Kyle Lowry, Cody Martin are questionable, KJ Martin, Jared McCain are out.
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 28-23 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the East. Milwaukee is 22-28-1 against the spread and 25-26 in over/under, while having a 16-8 home record. The Bucks are 1-5 in their last 6 games, and 0-6 against the spread. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 110-115 road defeat by the Atlanta Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with 31.8 points and in rebounding with 12.2 per game, adding 5.9 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25 points, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Form and Trends
The Sixers have a 20-31 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Philly is 20-31 against the spread and 29-21-1 in over/under, while having a 10-15 road record. The Sixers are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and are 6-3 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Philly is coming off a 112-125 road defeat by the Detroit Pistons. Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 27.8 points, adding 3.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Joel Embiid adds 24.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bucks average 113.8 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 48% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the NBA, and with 38.7% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 112 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Sixers are scoring 109.1 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Philly shoot with 45.6% from the field (22nd), and with 35.2% from beyond the arc (21st). Defensively, they allow 112.9 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.
The Bucks have won both previous meetings against the Sixers this season. At home by 123-109 and on the road by 124-109. The Bucks have won their last six meetings against the Sixers, and are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
In this Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -2.5 home favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season, but both teams are struggling lately. The Bucks have been very strong at home this season, have won and covered both meetings against the Sixers this season, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 home meetings against the Sixers. I trust them to get the job done today, so take the Milwaukee Bucks and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -2.5
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