The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs. Bucks Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Pistons and beat the Nets. The Bucks have lost 10 of their last 14 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 110.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.6 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 17.4 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Rockets and beat the Pacers. The 76ers have won 10 of their last 17 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.4 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Bucks and 76ers.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have won four of their last five road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in six of their last eight road games against the 76ers.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last eight Sunday road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (24.6).
- The 76ers rank T2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.9).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.1%).
76ers vs Bucks Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Johni Broome, Joel Embiid, and Cameron Payne.
The Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, Kevin Porter, Bobby Portis, and Gary Trent.
76ers vs Bucks Prediction
Listen, I know the Bucks aren’t trying to win and they’ve been awful. The 76ers are also fighting for seeding, as they can finish anywhere between the sixth seed and the eighth seed. This should be a blowout. However, this many points?! With the 76ers?! This will be just the seventh time since 2019 where the 76ers are favorites of 15 or more points.
This line is insane for a 76ers team that’s underachieved all season. I’m not buying it. This should be a win and get out situation for the 76ers. No bonus points for shooting the Bucks with a short-barreled shotgun. Give me the points.