Milwaukee Bucks (23-17) vs Philadelphia 76ers (15-24)
Game Info: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 -- Over/Under: 221 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a real slump lately as they've lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after getting routed by the Pacers in a 115-102 road defeat on Saturday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 28 points on 10 of 23 shooting, Kelly Oubre Jr and Ricky Council each scored 18 points while Adem Bona chipped in with 12 points off the bench. As a team, the 76ers shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line. The 76ers poured in 36 points in the second quarter to hang tough with the Pacers until the second half where the 76ers scored just 43 points to lose by double digits in the end. Eric Gordon had a night to forget as he shot just one of seven to finish with just four points while Andre Drummond scored just eight points with three turnovers. The 76ers will meet the Nuggets after this game.
Milwaukee Bucks
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in great form as they've reeled off six wins from their past seven games. The Bucks will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the struggling Raptors in a 130-112 home win on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 35 points and 13 rebounds on 12 of 20 shooting, Damian Lillard added 26 points with eight assists while Bobby Portis chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 13 of 31 from the 3-point line. The Bucks stormed out of the gates with 72 points in the first half to take control, allowing them to cruise in the second half, where the lead only grew. The Bucks will face the Pelicans and Heat following this one.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bucks have won each of their last six night games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Bucks' last four games.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Bucks have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in 11 of their last 14 games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bucks' last nine games at Fiserv Forum following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the 76ers' last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The 76ers are still missing Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Paul George, while the Bucks are keeping an eye on AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr who are both listed as questionable. This is a classic case of two teams headed in opposite directions, as the 76ers have dropped their last five games while the Bucks have won six of their last seven games. The Bucks were always going to be favorites in this one, but I am slightly surprised that they aren't favored by more points given how depleted the 76ers have been. Maybe this is close in the first half, but in the end, I think the Bucks continue their strong form with another win and cover at home.
Peter’s Pick Milwaukee -9.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
