Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers: prediction for the NBA match
Milwaukee underwent a roster reshuffle in the offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo is untouchable, so the team decided to trade Jrue Holiday for Damian Lillard, who had hoped to join the Miami Heat.
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee lost two out of five games in the preseason. In their last game on October 21, the Bucks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 124-116 at their home court. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the standout player with 26 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Damian Lillard contributed 19 points. In the 2022/23 season, Milwaukee clinched victory in the regular season but suffered a defeat in the first round of the playoffs against the eventual finalist, the Miami Heat (1-4).
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers lost two out of four preseason games. In their last game on October 21, the Sixers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-106 at their home court. De’Anthony Melton led the way with 29 points, five rebounds, and two assists, while Joel Embiid scored 21 points. Philadelphia secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference last season. In the playoffs, the Sixers first defeated the Brooklyn Nets (4-0) but then lost to the Boston Celtics (3-4).
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider the Milwaukee Bucks as the clear favorites in the upcoming match. This assessment is agreeable. The Bucks are opening the season with a home game and, as the leading contenders for the championship, should begin it on a high note. Our prediction is a victory for Milwaukee with a 5.5-point handicap, including overtime, at odds of 1.81. Milwaukee was one of the highest-scoring teams last season, averaging 118.8 points per game in their home matches. Antetokounmpo and the new addition, Lillard, are gradually getting accustomed to each other. Everything points to the players delighting fans with their offensive play once again. The game should be high-scoring. Our prediction is for Milwaukee's individual total to exceed 114.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.76. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.81. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
