Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 19, 2025

The NBA's seven-game Sunday lineup includes a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup, featuring two Eastern Conference teams with playoff aspirations.

Philadelphia continues to deal with roster issues, as the team recently announced that Joel Embiid is experiencing ongoing discomfort in his left knee and may miss at least another week. The Bucks, however, could also be without key players.

Here’s a comprehensive preview of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game, scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: 76ers (+377) vs Bucks (-500)

Spread: 76ers +10.5 (-110) vs Bucks -10.5 (-110)

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

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

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have had one of the toughest seasons in the league, facing injuries to Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

The team also suffered another blow when Jared McCain was sidelined for the season due to injury. At the season's midpoint, Embiid has played just 13 games, and he’s often been far from his MVP-level form.

The team will be without him for at least another week as they aim to improve their 15-25 record and end their five-game losing streak, which ties for the second-longest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Bucks are hitting their stride, aiming to secure their position at fourth in the East with three straight wins and seven victories in their last 10 games. They currently hold homecourt advantage, with the Indiana Pacers nipping at their heels.

Though they may be one move away from legitimate championship contention, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have developed strong chemistry as a duo and are looking to improve on their 23-17 record.

Over the past 10 games, the Bucks boast the fifth-best defensive and net ratings in the league.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks predicted starting lineups

For the 76ers, Jared McCain is out for the season due to a meniscus injury and Kenyon Martin is out with a foot issue. Joel Embiid (foot), Caleb Martin (groin), Kyle Lowry (hip), Guerschon Yabusele (knee) and Paul George (groin) are all listed as questionable.

For the Bucks, Andre Jackson, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green and MarJon Beauchamp are all listed as questionable. Jackson is dealing with a hip injury, Middleton has an ankle issue, Antetokounmpo is experiencing patella discomfort, Green has a quadriceps injury and Beauchamp is sick.

76ers

G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Eric Gordon | F - Paul George | F - Kelly Oubre Jr. | C - Guerschon Yabusele

Bucks

G - Damian Lillard | G - Ryan Rollins | F - Taurean Prince | F - Giannis Antetokounmpo | C - Brook Lopez

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

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks betting props

• Damian Lillard to score over 23.5 points is -110 on FanDuel. He’s expected to surpass this mark.
• Paul George to score under 21.5 points is -120 on Bet365. He’s expected to fall short of this total.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks have been stellar recently, and we expect them to maintain their momentum against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers. While it may not be a blowout, the Bucks should win, with the margin expected to be in the single digits.