Philadelphia 76ers (20-31) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-23)
February 9, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -2.5; Over/Under: 225.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers invade the Fiserv Forum to do battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Bucks vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last five games overall and they will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Pistons in a 125-112 road defeat on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 27 points and seven assists, Joel Embiid added 23 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr, and Paul George scored 14 points each. As a team, the 76ers shot 49 percent from the field, but they just couldn’t stop a spirited Pistons team and were never in the contest after falling behind by 78-49 going into halftime. The 76ers will meet the Raptors after this game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Hawks in a 115-110 road defeat on Friday. Bobby Portis led the team with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists while Gary Trent Jr chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 42 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 47 points in the second quarter to take a 21-point lead, only to see their hard work go to waste in the third quarter where they got outscored by 37-17 to allow the Hawks off the hook in the end.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last nine games against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the 76ers following a road loss.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The 76ers have won seven of their last nine games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last nine games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last five road games following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Bucks vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are keeping an eye on Joel Embiid who is listed as questionable for this one, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo and they have Pat Connaughton listed as questionable. Both teams are coming into this meeting low on confidence as the 76ers have lost four of their last five games, while the Bucks have lost five of their last six. Surely, the 76ers won’t play as poorly as they did on Friday, but it’s still hard to trust them against a struggling Bucks team playing without Antetokounmpo. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that Antetokounmpo is indeed out, I will lean towards the 76ers to bounce back with a much-needed win here.
