Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the 3rd ranked Bucks (-387) will host the 6th ranked 76ers (+302) at Fiserv Forum. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 220.5.
This game will be televised on NBCS.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Philadelphia and Milwaukee, the Bucks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 12 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Milwaukee is averaging 118 points compared to Philadelphia at 106.
- Across their three previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 88 points per game.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-2-1.
- The Bucks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Today’s O/U line of 220.5 is lower than 54 of the 65 games the 76ers have played this season. The team’s last three games have all finished with fewer points than the O/U line.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 35-29, including a 18-13 mark on the road. As the underdog, they are 10-12 vs. the spread and have failed to cover in five straight games as the favorite.
The 76ers lost their most recent game to the Knicks by a score of 106-79. The O/U line for that game was 209 points, and Philly was a 6-point underdog going into the game.
For the season, the 76ers are 36-29 and are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 24-19 and 6-8 against their division.
On average, Philadelphia’s games have seen 228.2 points this season. In today’s game, the O/U line is set at 220.5.
So far this season, the 76ers are averaging 115.3 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they have averaged 114.1 points per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the 76ers are 21st in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 26th in the NBA at 35%.
Philadelphia leads the league in free throw attempts, averaging 24.9 per game. They are also 8th in offensive rebounds with 11.1 per game.
The 76ers’ defense is presently ranked 12th in the league, allowing an average of 112.8 points per contest. Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 11.1 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 9th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.7 rejections per game.
As the Bucks look to bounce back from their loss to the Kings, they are favored by 8.5 points against the 76ers. Milwaukee’s ATS record is 28-38 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games.
This season, the Bucks have been favored in 56 of their 66 games, going 40-16 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game, compared to -15.4 as the underdog.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Kings by a score of 129-94. The O/U line for that game was 236 points, and Milwaukee was getting 2 points. This dropped their overall record to 42-24, which is 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
On average, the Bucks’ games have finished with 237.8 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 220.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 236.7, and they have a record of 32-34-0.
In non-conference games, the Bucks are 13-11 compared to 29-13 against the East. At home, they are 25-7, and their ATS record at home is 14-18.
When playing at home, the Bucks are averaging 123.0 points per game, which is 3rd in the league. Overall, they are 4th in scoring at 120.5 points per game.
Milwaukee is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, making an average of 14.2 threes per game (5th). They are also 6th in three-point attempts.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 65.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game.
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 117.3 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Bucks are causing 12.1 turnovers per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 16th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
The Bucks enter this game as 8.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-106.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like 76ers (+8.5)
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Out
- Patrick Beverley – Right Hip – Probable
- Malik Beasley – Back – Questionable
- MarJon Beauchamp – Back – Questionable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
