Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview/Prop Pick

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off of a huge 137-87 loss to the Boston Celtics. After a blockbuster trade where they received James Harden, the 76ers aren't doing well.

Today, they face the reigning NBA Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks. Yet again, James Harden is listed as "out" for this game. It looks like they'll have to rely on Joel Embiid to win this one on the road.

The Milwaukee Bucks have gone 1-2 in their last three games. Their most recent game was a 128-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. Tonight's going to be a tough test for the Bucks, who are still dealing with a lot of injuries.

Finding a way to slow down Joel Embiid is going to be their first priority. They come in as the favorites for this game, but can they cover the spread tonight?

Philadelphia 76ers: Embiid needs help from his teammates

Although Joel Embiid is a superstar on the court, it's undeniable that he needs help. Now that they've lost Seth Curry and Andre Drummond, there are massive holes left in the offense.

James Harden was supposed to fill that gap but is still dealing with a hamstring injury. The severity of this injury is unknown, but the 76ers can't afford to keep losing games. 

Currently, the 76ers are 5th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 34-23. However, as we mentioned above, they're coming off a huge loss.

Tonight, they face the Milwaukee Bucks, a team that averages 113.05 points per game. The 76ers have the 21st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 107.25 points per game. As you can see, there's a big difference between them.

Milwaukee Bucks: Can the Bucks push for the No.1 seed?

As we near the end of the regular season, the positioning will be decided soon. In order for the Bucks to get the No.1 seed, they'll need to start stringing wins together.

They're only two games behind the Chicago Bulls, who lead the Eastern Conference. A strong winning streak could put them back in the driver's seat of the conference. Today's game against the 76ers is a good start.

Philadelphia struggles to put points on the board, something that was supposed to be fixed by James Harden. Until he actually makes his debut, the 76ers offense is still in trouble.

In their last ten games against each other, the Bucks are 8-2 against the 76ers. The only problem is the number of points the Bucks have to cover. Let's take a look at who we think is the best pick.

Our pick for the Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks

Knowing that James Harden is still sidelined makes this an easier pick. The 76ers are going to have a hard time keeping up with the Bucks.

Even with Joel Embiid on the interior, he can't do everything on his own. Taking on the Bucks offense will be too much for the 76ers to deal with in this one.

The Milwaukee Bucks haven't done well against the spread this season, going 26-33 on the year. However, they'll only need to cover a six-point spread tonight.

Considering they're playing a weakened 76ers offense, we like these odds. We'd also suggest you take the under here since the total is set pretty high at 223.

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6, UNDER

Prop Pick

Milwaukee (-110) OVER 115.5 Points

The Bucks are averaging 113.1 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 6 in the league. Scores have gone OVER in each of Milwaukee’s last six games overall and five of its last six home games.

With Dunkel predicting a Milwaukee victory by the score of 120-94, take the Bucks (-110) to finish OVER their Vegas team total of 115.5 points against the Sixers.

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