Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/14/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, March 14, 2024

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Where to Watch:  BSWI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Bucks -8.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Bucks -8.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +8.5, Bucks -8.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  36-29 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  42-24 (1st place, Central Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  4-6 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  7-3 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with a 36-29 record overall and they are 17-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New York Knicks in their last game. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in points in that game with 19 while Tyrese Maxey was next on the team with 17 points. Kyle Lowry led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Paul Reed led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 37.5% from the field, 24.2% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.8 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 34-31 this season and their O/U record is 35-30.

The Bucks are entering this game with a 42-24 record overall and they are 25-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Sacramento Kings in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 30 while Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis Jr. each were next on the team with 11 points. Damian Lillard led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 36.6% from the field, 17.9% from 3-point range, and 77.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.3 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 28-37-1 this season and their O/U record is 31-34-1.

The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as an 8.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks have looked really good in their games this season with their 42-24 record overall which has them right at the top of the East and in a playoff spot. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 25-7 home record. Meanwhile, the 76ers have looked good in their games this season with their 36-29 record overall, but that record also has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East right now. They were one of the best teams in the East in the 1st half of the season but they haven't looked as good since losing Joel Embiid to an injury and as a result they have been sliding down the standings in the East, now on the cusp of a true playoff spot. They have been a good road team this year with their 17-14 road record but they haven't been at their best in these games. They are also coming off a really bad loss against the Knicks in their last one and haven't looked that great lately either, going 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Bucks are also coming off a loss in their last one but they have still been the hotter team lately with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games. They also lost that game on the road and will be looking to bounce back on their home court where they have been a completely different team this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, March 14, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 124 76ers 99.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 23-13 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent. 31-22 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or less. 13-7 OVER after 3 or more consecutive unders. 44-24 OVER after playing 2 consecutive road games. 9-4 OVER after scoring 105 points or less in 3 straight games.

Milwaukee Bucks: 21-34 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 0-6 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 14-23 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 34-21 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 8-3 OVER off a road blowout loss of 20 points or more. 12-5 OVER after scoring 95 points or less.

Philadelphia 76ers:  R. Covington (SF) Late March - Knee. D. Melton (PG) Late March - Back. J. Embiid (C) Early April - Knee.

Milwaukee Bucks:  M. Beauchamp (SF) Ques Thurs - Back. K. Middleton (SF) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

“Their speed, they were moving faster than we were. Their physicality, I thought on the ball, was a big difference on both ends.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Knicks in their game on Tuesday.

“We deserved it tonight. It's my fault. I didn’t get them prepared the way I should mentally. At shootaround, guys were talking about planes leaving. As a staff, we talked about it after shootaround that if our focus is not better than this morning, it’s going to be a long day. And it was a long day. So that’s on us.” - Doc Rivers after his team’s loss against the Kings in their game on Tuesday.

PG Kyle Lowry 

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Kelly Oubre Jr.

PF Tobias Harris

C Mo Bamba

PG Damian Lillard

SG Malik Beasley

SF Jae Crowder 

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)

APG: T. Maxey (6.2)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (30.8)

APG: D. Lillard (6.8)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.2)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers (1st season)