Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Prediction

NBA 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 1/19/2025

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-25) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (23-17) on Sunday, January 19th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on NBCS. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

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The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia’s season record dropped to 15-25 after a 115-102 road loss to the Pacers on Saturday. The 76ers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 13. The game’s total score of 217 points fell short of the 224.5-point line.

Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 61-57 to 72-57. However, the Pacers responded by outscoring the 76ers 28-21 in the 3rd quarter and 26-22 in the 4th, sealing the win.

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks improved to 23-17 on the season with a 130-112 win over the Raptors on Friday. Playing at home, Milwaukee entered the game as -11 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.

Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. The teams played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Bucks went on a 10-0 run, extending the score from 107-88 to 117-88, before closing out the game by outscoring the Raptors 23-21 in the 4th quarter.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 115-102 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 28 points, while Ricky Council IV and Kelly Oubre Jr. each added 18, with Oubre hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Maxey scored 10 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Council added 9 in the 4th. Oubre also contributed 9 points in the 2nd period. Council and Oubre both hit 3 threes, with Council shooting 33.3% from deep.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 130-112 win over the Raptors, finishing with 35 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Damian Lillard added 26 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, and dished out 8 assists.

Milwaukee shot 51.9% overall and 41.9% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Giannis scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard put up 12 in the 1st.

76ers Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers gave up 115 points to the Pacers, who shot 53% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 33 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 26 points.

The 76ers did well defending the three, holding Indiana to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. The Pacers went 16/23 from the free-throw line. Philadelphia recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers allowed 115 points to the Pacers, who shot 53% from the field. Philadelphia gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 33 in the 2nd, but they limited Indiana to 26 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers held the Pacers to 32% shooting, with Indiana making 11 threes. Philadelphia also sent the Pacers to the line 23 times, where they hit 16 free throws. The 76ers recorded 8 steals and 1 block.

76ers vs Bucks Trends

  • In their last five games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last three home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • The last three games that Philadelphia was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

76ers vs Bucks Prediction

For a point-spread wager in this Bucks vs. 76ers game, we suggest taking the 76ers at +11. Even though our predictions have the Bucks winning 140-133, we see the 76ers as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the 76ers and Bucks to reach a combined total of 273 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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