On the whole the Bucks and 76ers are considered the class of the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee and Philadelphia seem to be on a collision course for the Eastern Conference Finals. Each team has a marquee man that has transformed their respective franchises. Namely Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are impact players that can take over games. Giannis and Embiid have made Milwaukee and Philly popular choices for NBA bets. As a result, the potential of overlays has become a consistent handicapping challenge. Milwaukee is the top offensive team in the NBA. By contrast the 76ers own a stout defense.
Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Philadelphia 76ers
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, December 25, 2019, 2:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Bucks vs. 76ers TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Bucks vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Philadelphia 76ers Overview
Philadelphia has a sports betting record of 21-10 straight up, 13-15-3 against the spread and 15-15 on totals. Overall the 76ers rank 18th in the NBA for scoring offense and fifth for points allowed. Philly is in a heated race with Toronto and Boston for first in the Atlantic Division. Late on the Sixers have paid in just two of their last seven games. Five of their last six cleared the total.
Concurrently the Bucks are 26-4 straight up, 17-13 vs. the odds, and 15-14 over the total. Milwaukee leads the Central Division by six games. NBA metrics have the Bucks ranked first for scoring offense and 11th for points allowed. In turn Milwaukee has paid in eight of their last 10. Four of their last six games have cleared the total.
Key Bucks: PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (31.4 PTS, 12.7 REB, 5.5 AST, 56.9% FG, 34.2% 3P, 59.9% FT), SF Khris Middleton (18.2 PTS, 5.5 REB, 3.5 AST, 48.9% FG, 40.3% 3P, 88.4% FT), PG George Hill (10 PTS, 3.1 REB, 3.0 AST, 54% FG, 41.8% 3P, 85.4% FT+)
Key 76ers: C Joel Embiid (23.1 PTS, 12.8 REB, 3.2 AST, 46.4% FG, 31.1% 3P, 82.2% FT), SF Tobias Harris (19.2 PTS, 6.6 REB, 3.2 AST, 48.5% FG, 31.6% 3P, 78.1% FT), SG Josh Richardson (14.9 PTS, 3.5 REB, 3.2 AST, 43.8% FG, 36% 3P, 78.3% FT)
Milwaukee and Philadelphia Against the Spread
The Bucks Are:
6-5 against the spread in their last 11 away games
6-4-1 over the total on the road
6-3 on the board in away games vs. the 76ers
5-2 over the total at Wells Fargo Center
2-4 vs. the odds at Atlantic Division teams
5-3 over the total at the Atlantic Division
The 76ers are:
5-7 against the spread in their last 12 home games
3-5-1 under the total at Wells Fargo Center
3-5 on the board when hosting the Central Division
4-1 over the total at home vs. Central Division teams
3-6 with the line head to head vs. Milwaukee
5-1 over the total in their series with the Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Bets Picks
Cause by the NBA wanting playoff teams featured on Christmas do we get such strong NBA Bets Matchups as this one. As mentioned earlier the Sixers have been in the red at home and against Milwaukee. Also, the Bucks have been in superb form.
Bucks vs. 76ers NBA Bets Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks vs. 76ers NBA Bets Score Prediction: Bucks 110, 76ers 101