Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Preview | Oct. 23, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup is one of the 10 NBA games scheduled for Wednesday. This matchup places two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference against each other.

The two storied franchises have faced each other 226 times in the regular season, with Milwaukee holding a 121-105 lead. The two teams met three times last season, as the Bucks swept the series 3-0.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers game details and odds

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Wells Fargo Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bucks (-160) vs. 76ers (+135)

Spread: Bucks (-3.5) vs. 76ers (+3.5)

Total (O/U): Bucks -110 (o223.5) vs. 76ers -110 (u223.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

These are two of the best teams in the NBA and are considered title contenders when at full strength. With the Boston Celtics reigning supreme and the New York Knicks bolstering their lineup in the offseason, the onus is on Milwaukee and Philly to put together strong seasons.

The Bucks finished last season as the third seed in the East with a 49-33 record. They were, however, eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers as Giannis Antetokounmpo dealt with an injury. The Greek forward will be the key this season as well. Milwaukee went 1-3 in the preseason.

The Sixers added Paul George in the offseason to form a Big Three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. However, injuries to Embiid and George restricted their participation in the preseason, as Philly went 3-2. The two stars are ruled out for Wednesday’s game as well.

Last season, the Sixers made the playoffs via the play-in tournament after finishing seventh in the East with a 47-35 record. They were eliminated 4-2 in the first round by the New York Knicks.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers predicted starting lineups

Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable with a right patella tendinitis and should play. Khris Middleton, however, is out with an ankle injury. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers should start:

PG: Damian Lillard SG: Gary Trent Jr. SF: Taurean Prince PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo C: Brook Lopez

Milwaukee’s key bench players should be Delon Wright, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton.

The Sixers will be without Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee). Philly coach Nick Nurse should start:

PG: Tyrese Maxey SG: Kelly Oubre Jr. SF: Eric Gordon PF: Caleb Martin C: Andre Drummond

The 76ers’ primary bench players could be Kyle Lowry, Guerschon Yabusele, Reggie Jackson and Jared McCain.

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change before the game based on the availability of players.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers betting props

Tyrese Maxey’s point total is set at 27.5. He should get plenty of shots in Embiid and George’s absence and should cross the 27.5-point mark.

Damian Lillard’s point total is set at 24.5. He had a down year in 2023-24 after averaging just 24.3 points per game. Expect Lillard to have a bounceback season. He should go off Wednesday against an injury-riddled Philly team. Bet on Lillard to score over 24.5 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The oddsmakers favor Milwaukee to win this game on the road. As the Sixers are down bad with injuries, expect the Bucks to cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 223.5 points.