76ers vs Bucks Betting Preview

The 76ers will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when the Bucks tip off at Wells Fargo Center on Monday in NBA play.

The Bucks will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 22-33 ATS versus the spread this season, while the 76ers are 22-34 ATS. Milwaukee is 29-26 against the total, while Philadelphia is 28-27-1 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

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The 76ers were listed as a -3-point Favorite at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was listed at 206.5 over at Sportsbook earlier.

This game pits the 76ers, currently No. 30 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Bucks, who rate No. 28 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 85-84 victory for the Bucks.



In their last action, Milwaukee was a 110-100 loser at home against the Pacers. They covered the 12-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (210) was profitable news for OVER bettors. The Bucks got a terrific 30-point performance from Brandon Knight but Indiana handed them a 110-100 defeat on Saturday at Bradley Center.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 124-112 result against the Mavericks on February 21. The 76ers covered in that game as a 13.5-point underdog, while the 236 combined points took the game OVER the total. The 76ers got a terrific 30-point performance from Thaddeus Young but Dallas handed them a 124-112 defeat on Friday at Wells Fargo Center.

How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia's No. 16-ranked offense (100.21 PPG) against a Bucks defense that ranks No. 23 at 101.91 PPG. The 76ers have averaged 43.38% from the field per game, more than the Bucks have managed so far this season (42.3% on average).

Next up:
Milwaukee at Indiana, Thursday, February 27th
Philadelphia home to Orlando, Wednesday, February 26th