Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/02/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Sunday, April 2, 2023

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Where to Watch:  BSWI

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +4.5, Bucks -4.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +4.5, Bucks -4.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +4.5, Bucks -4.5; Over/Under:  233.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  51-26 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  55-22 (1st place, Central Division)

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Philadelphia 76ers:  6-4 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  7-3 last 10

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 51-26 record overall and they are 23-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Joel Embiid led the team in points in that game with 25 while James Harden was next on the team with 23 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 56.2% from the field, 38.7% from 3-point range, and 92% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.5 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 45-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 41-34-2.

The Bucks are coming into this game with a 55-22 record overall and they are 30-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Boston Celtics in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 24 while Khris Middleton was next on the team with 13 points. Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Bobby Portis led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 37.6% from the field, 32.6% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.1 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 41-30-6 this season and their O/U record is 39-38.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have been really good this season with their 51-26 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East and the entire NBA. They have also been good in their road games too with a 23-15 road record, and they have some momentum on their side here with 2 wins in a row now. The Bucks have also been having a great season though with their 55-22 record overall making them the best team in the East and the entire NBA. They have been really good at home too with a 30-8 home record, but they just got embarrassed at home by the Celtics in their last game. They will be looking to bounce back here with a much better performance at home but the 76ers are still 3rd in the East and will be very motivated in this game. The 76ers still have a chance to catch the Bucks for the number 1 seed in the East and Embiid is still chasing down the MVP this season so the 76ers will be bringing their best effort in this game to win it and they are good enough to keep it really close in a loss. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, April 2, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 121 Bucks 117.

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Philadelphia 76ers: 20-29 ATS as a road underdog. 30-19 UNDER as a road underdog. 18-9 UNDER off a win against a division rival.

Milwaukee Bucks: 22-10 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 20-10 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 11-5 UNDER off a home loss by 10 points or more.

Philadelphia 76ers:  T. Harris (SF) Ques Sun - Illness.

Milwaukee Bucks:  K. Middleton (SF) Ques Sun - Face. M. Leonard (PF) Out indefinitely - Calf.

“He looked normal tonight. He didn't look like he had any problems and let's just hope that continues.” - Doc Rivers after his team’s win against the Raptors in their game on Friday.

“We know what the deal is. If you’re not focused and you don’t play hard, they are going to kick our (butt). Simple as that. There is no level of concern. It’s a fact. If we play the same way, we’ll have the same outcome. We’ve got to have some pride.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo after their loss against the Celtics in their game on Thursday.

PG James Harden

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Tobias Harris 

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Grayson Allen

SF Khris Middleton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: J. Embiid (33)

APG: J. Harden (10.9)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (10.2)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.1)

APG: J. Holiday (7.3)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.8)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)