Milwaukee Bucks (27-23) vs Philadelphia 76ers (20-31)
Game Info: Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -2 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks meet Sunday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Heat and Pistons, and they play the Raptors, Nets, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.8 points and 6.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Hawks, beat the Hornets, and they play the Warriors, Timberwolves, and Clippers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25 points and 4.7 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won 12 of their last 13 home games against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The underdogs have won six of the 76ers' last nine games.
- The Bucks have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers' last five games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Bucks' last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for the Bucks with a calf injury. Liam Robbins and Pat Connaughton are questionable.
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain. Joel Embiid is questionable with a knee injury.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks should be favored at home, but I don't like what I'm seeing from them. The Bucks continue to underachieve, and they've lost six of their last eight games. The Bucks were favored in four of those six losses. I also want less to do with the Bucks when Giannis Antetokounmpo is inactive. The 76ers injury report is looking better than it has in past weeks, and that's great news when you consider they've won six of their last nine games undermanned. Not my favorite spot on Sunday's card, but if forced to pick, I'm going to grab the free bucket with the 76ers.
Randy’s Pick Philadelphia 76ers +2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
