The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers. Action starts at 5:00 pm ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and will air on FWi and CSP.
The 76ers lost to the Knicks 109-102 on Friday. Despite the loss, Robert Covington earned his seventh double-double this season with 30 points and 11 rebounds. The Bucks, meanwhile, are coming off a 124-109 loss to the Celtics on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game-high 27 points.
Over the last five games, Carl Landry has taken his game to another level for the 76ers. During that stretch, he has averaged 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.8 three-pointers. The Bucks also have their own player combo that has upped their production in that same time frame. Jabari Parker has averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals, while Antetokounmpo has put up 22.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 three-pointers.
The Bucks have emerged victorious in both contests against the 76ers this year, including a 113-100 victory in their last matchup. Khris Middleton had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two three-pointers.
The 76ers enter the game with records of 10-69 Straight Up (SU) and 36-42-1 Against The Spread (ATS). They have gone 10-69 SU and 36-42-1 ATS against teams from the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia’s three-point defense can be considered one of the best in the league, allowing just 7.0 three-pointers per game. Opponents have consistently had their shots rejected by the 76ers, who rank third in the league in blocks per game with 6.0.
In the other locker room, the Bucks have 32-47 SU and 38-39-2 ATS records. Against the Eastern Conference, Milwaukee is 32-47 SU and 38-39-2 ATS. The Bucks convert their shots at a high percentage, ranking fifth in the league at .467. A large part of Milwaukee’s game is creating turnovers and turning them into points. They are scoring 18.6 points per game off turnovers, which ranks fifth in the league.
Milwaukee won the last meeting this season between these two teams, bringing its SU record in the past 10 games to 8-2. Furthermore, the Bucks hold the advantage ATS with a record of 7-3.
Predictions: SU Winner – Mil
Notes
“Philadelphia is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games “.
“The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games “.
“Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home”.
“Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home”.
“Philadelphia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee”.
“Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee”.
“The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games when playing Milwaukee”.
“Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee”.
“Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee”.
“The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee”.
Philadelphia ranks 30th in points per game with 97.2, while Milwaukee ranks 17th in points allowed with an average of 103.2 given up.
Philadelphia ranks 29th in points per home game with 97.8 points, while Milwaukee ranks 16th in points allowed on the road with 104.4.
When Philadelphia gives up fewer than 100 points, the team has a subpar 7-15 record this season. Milwaukee also has an abysmal record when it scores fewer than 100 (10-34).
The Philadelphia 76ers have an underachieving 3-54 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The Milwaukee Bucks are 22-13 when they hit triple digits.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 97.1 (ranked 30th). The Bucks rank 21st for their defensive rating of 106.6.
The Philadelphia 76ers average 100.1 possessions per game and .971 points per possession, while the Milwaukee Bucks earn fewer possessions (96.2) but more points per possession (1.030).
The Philadelphia 76ers average an effective field goal percentage of 48.5% this season. The Milwaukee Bucks have a subpar record of 12-38 when opponents have an EFF% of 48.5% or greater.
Philadelphia makes an average of 21.4 assists per game (ranked 20th). Milwaukee ranks higher in assists with 23.1 (ranked eighth).
With 6.0 blocks per game, the Philadelphia 76ers rank third in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks are in the top half of NBA teams for blocking, ranking seventh with 5.8 blocks per game.
Philadelphia is ranked 23rd in offensive rebounding. Milwaukee ranks 29th in defensive rebounds.
The Philadelphia 76ers average 8.2 steals per game (ranked 10th). The Milwaukee Bucks have a losing record of 15-25 when they allow at least 8 steals.
