Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/03/2024, 04:10  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 14/03/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers will head to Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts are 42-24 and third in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 36-29 and sixth in the Conference standings. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have hit a rough patch, losing four of their last five games overall. They are now seeking to avoid another disappointing result after suffering a 106-79 road loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team with 19 points, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 17 points. Philadelphia's squad currently ranks 14th in the NBA for scoring, averaging 115.3 points per game, while Milwaukee's team is 19th in points allowed per game, conceding 117.3. At home, Philadelphia scores an average of 116.4 points per game, which is 2.3 points more than their road average of 114.1. Defensively, they give up 112.8 points per outing, ranking 12th in the NBA.  Interestingly, they have allowed fewer points at home compared to on the road. Unfortunately, both Robert Covington and Joel Embiid are sidelined for this match.

The Milwaukee Bucks have hit a rough patch lately, losing three of their last four games overall. They will aim to bounce back from a disappointing 129-94 road loss to the Kings on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists, while Malik Beasley added 11 points. The Bucks sit at the fourth spot in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 120.5 points per game, while the 76ers rank 12th in the league for the fewest points allowed per game (112.8). However, Philadelphia's defense ranks 19th in the NBA, conceding an average of 117.3 points per game. The availability of Khris Middleton and MarJon Beauchamp remains uncertain for this match.