Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Today at 1:00 ET, the 76ers (33-23) will host the Bucks (36-21) in a game that can be seen on ABC. Philadelphia is currently 5th in the East, while Milwaukee is 3rd. The Bucks are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5.
These two teams last met on March 4th, when the Bucks won 109-105. The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the 76ers, the Bucks have put together a record of 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Bucks and 76ers, the average combined point total is 221 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- Philadelphia has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 121. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
In their last game against the Timberwolves, the Bucks won 112-107 as 4-point underdogs. The combined scoring for the game was 219 points, and the O/U line was 226.5.
Milwaukee is favored by 5.5 points today and has a record of 35-15 as the favorite. This season, they have been favored in 50 of their 57 games. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
Against the spread, the Bucks are 22-35 for the season and 10-17 on the road. Their straight-up road record is 13-14, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 30-27, and their games have averaged 240.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are currently in 3rd place with a record of 36-21. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 25-13 and 9-7 against Central Division opponents.
This season, the Bucks have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league, ranking 2nd in scoring at 121.8 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (120.2) than at home (123.3).
When it comes to pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the NBA at 101.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 5th overall at 49%. This efficiency has also carried over to their free-throw shooting, as they are 4th in made free throws per game.
One of the reasons for their high-scoring offense is their ability to get to the free-throw line, as they are 2nd in attempts per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bucks are 7th in both attempts and percentage.
Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.6 points per game (23rd). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.4% while allowing 35.1% from downtown.
The 76ers have an average O/U line of 231 points this season, which is lower than today’s line of 233.5. Overall, their games have averaged 231.2 points.
Philly has seen the under hit in three straight games and has a season record of 31-25 on the O/U. Today, they are 5-12 as the underdog and have gone 8-9 ATS as the underdog.
In their last game against the Cavaliers, the 76ers won 104-97 as 2-point underdogs. The combined scoring total was 201 points, and the O/U line was 226.
As the underdog, the 76ers have gone 2-2 straight-up and 2-2 ATS in their last four games. Their ATS record as the underdog this season is 8-9, and they are 5-12 straight-up.
Philadelphia is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-23. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-15 and 11-8 in non-conference games.
On the road, the 76ers have an ATS record of 16-10 compared to 17-13 at home. They have covered the spread in three straight road games and are 15-11 straight-up on the road.
This season, the 76ers have been one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 117.7 points per game (11th). At home, they have been slightly better, averaging 117.9 points per game.
Philadelphia has been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA in both free throws made (21.6 per game) and free throws attempted (26.1 per game).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 23rd in the league in three-point percentage (36%). Overall, they are 17th in field goal percentage (47%).
On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 113.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 105.3 points per contest (2nd). Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.9% and 34.9% from three-point territory.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bucks winning the game with a predicted score of 130-116.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -5.5
- Projecting a combined 246 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Kenyon Martin Jr. – Ankle – Probable
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Knee – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Out
