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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks open their seasons Thursday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; split last season’s series 2-2

The 76ers moved on from coach Doc Rivers in the offseason, replacing him with Nick Nurse. Philadelphia finished with a 54-28 record last season before being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the 3rd straight year despite C Joel Embiid winning his 1st NBA MVP award.

The Bucks also made a coaching change, replacing coach Mike Budenholzer with Adrian Griffin in the offseason. After getting bounced in the 1st round of the playoffs in 2022-23, Milwaukee acquired G Damian Lillard to pair with F Giannis Antetokounmpo.

76ers at Bucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Bucks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +5.5 (-105) | Bucks -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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76ers at Bucks key injuries

76ers

G James Harden (conditioning) out

Bucks

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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76ers at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 116, 76ers 106

Moneyline

Even though the Bucks are expected to secure the win at home, just AVOID the moneyline in this game. Betting on a team at -250 odds isn’t advised in any circumstance.

Against the spread

BUCKS -5.5 (-115) is an enticing wager as the 76ers are without Harden amid trade rumors, and the Bucks have the clear edge in talent. Even with Milwaukee bringing F Khris Middleton along cautiously off of a knee injury, it’s hard to see Lillard and Antetokounmpo struggling to gel in the season opener.

The Bucks went 24-18-2 ATS at home last season and the 76ers appear to be in disarray before the season even starts.

Over/Under

UNDER 224.5 (-105) is the lean in this contest as it’s tough to see how the 76ers will generate consistent points outside of Embiid. The Bucks should also boast one of the best defensive units again with Antetokounmpo and C Brook Lopez manning the frontcourt.

In the 4 meetings between the 76ers and the Bucks last season, the Under went 3-1.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) and Milwaukee Bucks (55-22) meet Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers covered the spread as 4-point home favorites Friday with a 117-110 win vs. the Toronto Raptors. C Joel Embiid had 25 points for the 76ers, who have won back-to-back games after losing 3 straight.

The Bucks failed to cover as 2-point home favorites Thursday in a 140-99 loss vs. the Boston Celtics. Milwaukee covered for just 1% of the game and trailed by as many as 49 points.

The 76ers lead this season’s series 2-1 straight up and against the spread with the Under hitting in 2 meetings. Philadelphia covered as a 5-point road underdog in a 133-130 win as the Over 233 cashed in the most recent meeting March 4.

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76ers at Bucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bucks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +5.5 (-115) | Bucks -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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76ers at Bucks key injuries

76ers

None

Bucks

G Jevon Carter (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 125, 76ers 115

Moneyline

PASS.

Milwaukee (-200) should tie the season series 2-2 with a win Sunday, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Bucks should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -5.5 (-105).

Milwaukee’s loss vs. the Celtics matched its most lopsided defeat of the season and it should come out extra focused Sunday in an attempt to bounce back. The Bucks’ other 41-point defeat was a 142-101 loss as 3-point underdogs Dec. 15 at the Memphis Grizzlies. Milwaukee followed up that performance with a 123-97 win vs. the Utah Jazz as a 2-point home favorite Dec. 17 without F Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup.

The 76ers covered vs. the Raptors last time out, but their performance was not very impressive. The 76ers were outscored 53-40 in the 2nd half and allowed Toronto to cut its 24-point deficit down to just 2 with 5:50 remaining in the 4th quarter. Look for Milwaukee to take advantage of a 76ers team that has struggled to put together complete games lately.

Over/Under

BET OVER 236.5 (-110).

The Over is 7-3 in Philadelphia’s last 10 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 7-0 in Milwaukee’s last 7 at home vs. teams with a road winning percentage greater than that number.

The Over has hit in 4 of the Bucks’ last 5 games and should hit again Sunday as Milwaukee’s offense bounces back after scoring less than 100 points last time out.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia 76ers (40-22) and Milwaukee Bucks (45-17) meet Saturday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs Thursday with a 133-126 loss at the Dallas Mavericks. G James Harden scored a team-high 35 points for the 76ers, who have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Philadelphia is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games after allowing 100 or more points in its previous contest.

The Bucks covered as 8.5-point home favorites Wednesday with a 139-117 win vs. the Orlando Magic. Milwaukee hit a season-high 26 three-pointers as it extended the NBA’s longest winning streak this season to 16 games. The Bucks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600.

The season series is tied 1-1 and the Under has hit in both matchups. Philadelphia covered as a 1-point home underdog with a 110-102 win as the Under (212.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Nov. 18.

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76ers at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Bucks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +4.5 (-105) | Bucks -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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76ers at Bucks key injuries

76ers

None

Bucks

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 111, 76ers 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bucks (-190) should win, but the price on their moneyline is a little high. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS +4.5 (-105).

Philadelphia cut a 25-point 3rd quarter deficit to just 4 points last time out, before eventually blowing the comeback opportunity in the 4th quarter. The 76ers should be motivated to bounce back after that tough loss at the Mavericks and should be able to keep it close vs. a Bucks team that has played below expectation against elite competition lately.

While Milwaukee has the 2nd-best home record this season at 27-5 straight up, the Bucks are just 5-17-1 ATS in their last 23 home games vs. teams with a winning record on the road. It doesn’t help Milwaukee’s case when you factor in that Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home. Look for the 76ers to come out much more focused Saturday and potentially put an end to the league-leading Bucks’ 16-game win streak.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

The Under is 4-1 in Philadelphia’s last 5 games and 4-0 in the 76ers’ last 4 after allowing 100 or more points in their previous contest. The Under has hit in Milwaukee’s last 4 games after scoring more than 125 points last time out and Saturday’s playoff-like atmosphere should lead to another low-scoring meeting between these teams.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-20) face the Milwaukee Bucks (36-22) Saturday in their second consecutive meeting at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the 76ers-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Milwaukee beat Philly 124-117 Thursday and covered the spread as a 6-point favorite. The game was more lopsided than the final score indicates because the Sixers outscored the Bucks 30-16 in the fourth quarter.

The Sixers have lost three games in a row following a four-game winning streak and are 2-4-1 against the spread (ATS) over this span.

The Bucks’ win over the Sixers snapped a two-game losing skid and they are 4-2 straight up and ATS over their last six games.

This is considered a “double-revenge” spot for Philly, as it lost the first two meetings of the season with Milwaukee. The Bucks have beaten the Sixers in four straight meetings and five of their last six contests (4-2 ATS).

76ers at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: 76ers +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Bucks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: 76ers +7.5 (-110) | Bucks -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

76ers at Bucks: Key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (shoulder) questionable
SG Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) questionable
PG Ben Simmons (illness) out

Bucks

None.

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76ers at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 118, 76ers 107

Money line (ML)

PASS because Milwaukee should cruise past a Philly team without Simmons, who’s the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner, and possibly Embiid; however, the Bucks (-350) are just too pricy for an outright victory.

We’ve recently seen deep teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets win with All-Stars on the shelf and the Sixers are trying to prevent the season sweep to the Bucks.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BUCKS -7.5 (-110) have too many playmakers and shot creators for a Sixers team missing one of the league’s best defenders. The biggest reason for the Sixers’ three-game slide is Simmons missed each contest.

Milwaukee’s offense flowed smoothly vs. Philly Thursday and players were getting quality looks. Four Bucks players had 5 or more assists, they had 32 assists as a team and Milwaukee shot 50% from 3-point range (20-for-40).

Also, the previous 76ers-Bucks game should’ve ended with Milwaukee winning by a double-digit margin as Philly almost “snuck in the backdoor”.

“LEAN” to the BUCKS -7.5 (-110) for a half unit only because this is a “double-revenge” spot for the Sixers.

Over/Under (O/U)

Thursday’s 76ers-Bucks game had a 224.5-point total and while it went Over by 16.5 points I think the 5-point increase in this total is too much.

Granted, Milwaukee did move the ball well Thursday, but the 50% 3-point performance as a team was a bit flukey. Bucks bigs Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis scored a combined 39 points and hit 9 of 12 from 3-point land.

Prior to the last meeting, the previous three 76ers-Bucks games went Under the total by an average of 15.8 points.

BET UNDER 227.5 (-105) for 1 unit.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-19) hit the road to battle the Milwaukee Bucks (35-22) Thursday for the first of a two-game set at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the 76ers-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers will be glad to see an Eastern Conference team after losing a pair of home games to the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the past couple of outings.

It’s been a brutal stretch for Philly, as prior to those two games they had a pair of wins in showdowns with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets, so the schedule maker has really been unkind.

The Bucks are in the same boat as Philly, losing a pair of home games to teams from the West in the past two games.

Milwaukee was nipped 128-127 in overtime against the Suns on Monday, following up a 128-115 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

In fact, the Bucks are on an uncharacteristic five-game skid at home, and they have failed to cover each of the past six in Cream City.

76ers at Bucks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: 76ers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Bucks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: 76ers +6 (-110) | Bucks -6 (-110)
Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Bucks: Key injuries

76ers

SG Seth Curry (hip) probable
SF Tobias Harris (knee) probable
SG Ben Simmons (illness) probable

Bucks

SF Giannis Antetokounmpo (leg) questionable

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76ers at Bucks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 121, 76ers 118

Money line (ML)

The Bucks (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive over the long term to bet that way.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The 76ERS +6 (-110) are ‘dogs by three baskets on the road in this one, and that’s a good value play with Giannis nursing a leg cramp.

He left the game in overtime against the Suns, but it’s hard to envision him not playing here. Still, Philly is the way regardless of his status.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 226.5 (-110) is the way to go, although obviously Antetokounmpo making it through the game without any setbacks is paramount.

The Over is 8-1 in Milwaukee’s past nine at home, and 7-0 in their past seven as a home favorite. In fact, the Over is 13-5 in their past 18 as a favorite overall.

Philly has been about the Under lately, but Milwaukee will get them to play their tempo at Fiserv.

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