If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Bucks vs. 76ers, look no further. The 76ers are hitting the road to challenge the Bucks on Thursday, Mar 14 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total is 220, with the Bucks being favored by 8.5. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. 76ers player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -8.5
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Mar 14
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the 76ers last five road games, the team averaged 96 points per game while allowing 104. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Milwaukee has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Can the 76ers Grab a Win on the Road?
Today, the 76ers are 8.5-point underdogs on the road against the Bucks. This season, they have gone 7-16 as underdogs and have a scoring margin of -6.4 points per game in those games.
Philadelphia’s ATS record as the underdog on the road is 18-13, and they are 10-12 ATS as the underdog overall. In their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have failed to cover the spread.
The 76ers are 35-29 ATS this season, including a road ATS record of 18-13. In their most recent game, they lost to the Knicks by a score of 106-79. The 76ers were 6-point underdogs in that game.
Through 65 games, the 76ers are 36-29 and are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-19 compared to 12-10 against the West.
In their last three games, the 76ers have gone under the O/U line. This season, their games have averaged 228.2 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 220.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 14th in the NBA at 115.3 points per game. However, they are just 17th in road scoring at 114.1 points per game. Overall, Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games this season.
So far, the 76ers have made an average of 11.5 three-pointers per game, which is 28th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 21st at 46%. Additionally, Philadelphia is 20th in pace at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the 76ers lead the NBA in free throws made per game at 20.6. In terms of assists, they are 27th in the league at 24.7 per game.
At this time, the 76ers’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.8 points per game. Opponents are hitting 55.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.0% of their three-point attempts.
Can the Bucks Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Overall, the Bucks are 42-24 this season, which has them in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 29-13 compared to 13-11 against the West.
At home, the Bucks have an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per game. Today, they are favored by 8.5 points and have a 25-18 record against the spread at home.
For the season, Milwaukee has been favored in 56 of their 66 games. As the favorite, they are 40-16 straight-up and 25-31 vs. the spread.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Kings by a score of 129-94. The O/U line for that game was 236 points, and Milwaukee was a 2-point underdog going into the game.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 32-34, and their games have averaged 237.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 220, which is lower than 64 of their previous games.
So far this season, the Bucks are one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, averaging 120.5 points per game (4th). At home, they have been even better, scoring 123.0 points per game (3rd).
In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 7th overall at 48%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bucks are 5th in made threes per game (14.2) and 6th in three-point attempts (38.1).
One area where the Bucks have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts per game at 25.3. In terms of assists, Milwaukee is 16th in the league at 26.4 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Bucks’ defense is giving up an average of 117.3 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.
Bucks vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 32.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -113. For his matchup against the Bucks, we recommend taking the under on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his prop bet of 32.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 31.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 32.5 Points (-113)
Bucks vs. 76ers Predictions
The Bucks is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 114-105. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bucks at -8.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220 and our model has the 76ers and Bucks finishing with a combined 219 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bucks -8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook