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Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (11-3) visit the City of Brotherly Love and the Philadelphia 76ers (7-7) Friday. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bucks come into this game after picking up a blowout 113-98 win Wednesday vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. C Brook Lopez carried the load offensively with 29 points on 10 of 13 shooting. He was just one of five Bucks players who scored in double figures.

Milwaukee picked up the victory despite committing more turnovers and shooting around the same percentages from both the floor (47.7% to the Cavs’ 42.9%) and from three (41.0% to the Cavs’ 42.9%).

The 76ers are coming off a big 105-98 win vs. the Utah Jazz Sunday. C Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points on 19 of 28 shooting and 20 of 24 from the free throw line to lead the team. The only other player to score in double figures, G Tyrese Maxey, put up 18 points. The 76ers shot a tremendously bad 17.4% from beyond the arc and lost the rebound battle by 11 (50-39).

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Bucks at 76ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | 76ers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +1.5 (-115) | 76ers -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bucks at 76ers key injuries

Bucks

G Grayson Allen (ankle) probable
G Pat Connaughton (calf) out
G Jrue Holiday (ankle) questionable
F Joe Ingles (knee) out
G Wesley Matthews (hamstring) out
G Kris Middleton (wrist) out

76ers

G James Harden (foot) out
F Tobias Harris (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 105, 76ers 100

Moneyline

BET BUCKS (+100).

The Bucks should win this game. The matchup of F Giannis Antetokoumpo and Embiid is always a fun one to watch, but the Bucks are simply the better team. Even with all the injuries plaguing this Milwaukee squad right now, it’s much more well-put-together and is on a hotter streak than Philadelphia.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS +1.5 (-115)

Assuming the Bucks win this game then the spread should be very safe. Expect this game to be close but not so close as to where it will take a game-winning shot. Both teams have phenomenal defenses but this game will hinge on whether Giannis or Embiid has the better game, and whose supporting cast helps them the most — and that will be Milwaukee.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 212.5 (-115).

This is your best bet for this game.

Both the Bucks and the 76ers are top 4 in the NBA in terms of points allowed per game, and both are bottom 15 in points scored per game. Many people believe that the Bucks’ offense will be better when all of their shooters are healthy, but as of right now their offense looks mediocre. The 76ers offense, and the team as a whole, is very top-heavy and if Embiid and Maxey don’t have great games then neither will the team, and that is especially true with Harden out.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (0-0) to Wells Fargo Center. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. 76ers odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Being 1 of the 2 nationally televised games on Thursday evening, all eyes will be on these 2 organizations, both having championship-level expectations this season.

The 76ers kicked their season with a loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, failing to cover as 3-point underdogs in the 126-117 loss. G James Harden was the star of the show for Philadelphia, scoring 35.

The Bucks, who will be without their 2nd option in G Khris Middleton, are coming off a postseason exit against the Celtics.

The Bucks do have F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is one of the several MVP candidates this season. The Greek Freak and G Jrue Holiday will carry most of the scoring load for Milwaukee.

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Bucks at 76ers odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | 76ers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +4.5 (-112) | 76ers -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bucks at 76ers key injuries

Bucks

G Joe Ingles (knee) out
G Khris Middleton (wrist) out

76ers

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 114, Bucks 108

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the 76ers at home and am not sure Milwaukee will have the starpower without Middleton to keep pace. I wouldn’t back Philadelphia at -180 though.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS -4.5 (-108).

The Wells Fargo Center should be bumping for this battle, and the 76ers, while the scoreboard doesn’t reflect it, did play a good game for most their opener.

Milwaukee did not play well against good teams last season as it was just 7-13 ATS as an underdog. Without the sharpshooting Middleton to free up the Greek Freak, the 76ers, with several defensive-minded players, should be able to clog the lane.

The Bucks were just 7-9 straight up last season without Middleton. His absence will be huge and a good reason to back the 76ers here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 223.5 (-105).

Prime-time Overs got out to a hot start on Tuesday.

I expect reality to set in here, and with the Bucks down their 2nd-best scorer and the 76ers playing at the 5th-slowest pace last season, this game should be a low-scoring battle.

The 76ers also appeared to play a good bit of isolation basketball on Tuesday, and the Greek Freak and F Bobby Portis are good individual defenders and should be able to limit what Harden and C Joel Embiid are capable of doing.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The biggest NBA matchup of Tuesday night is a pivotal one in the East with the Milwaukee Bucks (46-28) visiting the Philadelphia 76ers (46-28). The winner moves into the No. 2 seed in the conference while the loser drops to fourth. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bucks vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Milwaukee is 7-3 in its last 10 games, but had a two-game winning streak snapped Saturday by the Memphis Grizzlies (127-102). The Bucks also have covered in seven of their last 10 games, including a 6-2 mark against the spread (ATS) when favored over their opponent. Milwaukee ranks fourth in scoring (114.9 points per game) and second in rebounds per game (46.8), but is just 17th defensively in points allowed (111.2).

Philadelphia has won six of its last 10 games, including three of its last four. The 76ers lost their last game by 10 points to the Phoenix Suns to snap a three-game winning streak. MVP candidate C Joel Embiid is second in the NBA in scoring (29.9 points per game) to go along with 11.4 rebounds per game, while G James Harden is 18th at 22.5 points per game.

Bucks at 76ers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | 76ers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +1.5 (-110) | 76ers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Bucks at 76ers key injuries

Bucks

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable

76ers

None

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Bucks at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 114, 76ers 110

Money line

The Bucks are playing well and should be at near-full strength Tuesday when they visit the 76ers. They have the size to contend with the 76ers, specifically Embiid in the paint, and SG Jrue Holiday gives them a threat on the wing to spread Philadelphia out.

Despite being slight underdogs, I like the BUCKS (+102) to win outright.

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Against the spread

The Bucks aren’t getting many points from the Sixers in this one, but in a game that’s expected to be close, 1.5 points can be the difference in Milwaukee covering.

Sprinkle on the BUCKS +1.5 (-110) to cover, but the money line offers more reward.

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in each of the Bucks’ last three games, in part because of their swarming defense. They’ll give Embiid some trouble inside with their size, which should keep this game UNDER 230.5 (-115).

In the last seven meetings between these teams, the total has gone under four times.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (4-6) travel to the “City of Brotherly Love” Tuesday to play the Philadelphia 76ers (8-3) at Wells Fargo Center with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bucks vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Milwaukee has lost five of its past six games including two straight against the New York Knicks Friday (113-98) and at the Washington Wizards Sunday (101-94). The Bucks are 4-6 ATS and 2-8 O/U with the 20th-ranked net rating.

This is the second of back-to-back games for Philly with the first being a 103-96 loss Monday to the Knicks as a 2-point home underdog. The loss snapped a six-game win streak for the Sixers who are 7-4 ATS and 3-7-1 O/U with the fourth-best net rating.

The Bucks have beaten the Sixers in five straight meetings while going 4-1 ATS. Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points, 15.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game with a plus-23 in the three Bucks-76ers regular-season meetings last year.

Bucks at 76ers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | 76ers +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -5.5 (-112) | 76ers +5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at 76ers key injuries

Bucks

SG Donte DiVincenzo (ankle) out
C Brook Lopez (back) out
SF Khris Middleton (health and safety protocols) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (health and safety protocols) out
PG Ben Simmons (personal) out
SF Tobias Harris (health and safety protocols) out
SF Matisse Thybulle (health and safety protocols) out
SG Danny Green (hamstring) questionable

Bucks at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 111, 76ers 107

Money line

PASS with a slight “lean” to the 76ers (+180) because I like Philly plus the points and generally like to sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover.

However, I just cannot get there with this banged-up Sixers squad. Philly’s Doc Rivers is one of the best regular-season head coaches in the NBA and the Sixers have played surprisingly well given their injuries and off-court drama.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the 76ERS +5.5 (-108) as more of a fade against a market and a Bucks team that shouldn’t be laying this many points against a well-coached Philly team. Roughly three-fourths of the bets placed are on Milwaukee according to Pregame.com.

However, there’s been a little “reverse line movement” in Philly’s direction as this game opened with the Bucks a 6-point favorite. It’s suspicious whenever you see sportsbooks make the more popular side cheaper.

Both teams are dealing with cluster injuries but the Sixers seem to be handling their situation much better. Philly’s recent win streak was snapped by the Knicks in a game much closer than the final score indicates.

On the other hand, Milwaukee has lost five of six games including four losses at home, two of which were to the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs (both sub-.500 teams).

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Over 217.5 (-110) because nearly 90% of the action is on the Under according to Pregame.com, which is mostly based on the cluster injuries to both teams.

Philly has the best effective field goal shooting (eFG%) in the Association and I expect the Sixers to speed up the tempo to create open looks for 3-point specialists in transition. Milwaukee will certainly match Philly’s pace since the Bucks get out in transition at the highest frequency.

However, my predicted score is aligned too closely with the projected total that there’s no value in me betting the total.

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