The Milwaukee Bucks battle the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA season opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Milwaukee finished third in the Eastern Conference at 49-33 a year ago, while Philadelphia was the seventh seed at 47-35. The Bucks, who are looking to make the postseason for the ninth year in a row, were 18-22 on the road in 2023-24. The Sixers, who are eyeing their eighth consecutive playoff appearance, were 25-16 on their home court last season. Milwaukee small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is out, while the Sixers have ruled out Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee).
Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bucks lead the all-time series 121-105, and have won the last four meetings. Milwaukee is the 3.5-point road favorite in the latest Bucks vs. 76ers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Bucks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Bucks vs. 76ers spread: Milwaukee -3.5Bucks vs. 76ers over/under: 223.5 points Bucks vs. 76ers money line: Milwaukee -145, Philadelphia +130MIL: The Bucks have hit the first-half game total under in 35 of their last 61 games (+7.45 units) PHI: The 76ers have hit the first-quarter money line in 27 of their last 45 games (+12.00 units) Bucks vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLineBucks vs. 76ers…..
