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On Saturday, the NBA is set to deliver eight high-profile games, with the 76ers vs Bucks matchup being the most noteworthy. The Eastern Conference leaders will face off against one of their closest challengers at the Fiserv Forum.
This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with each side having won one game apiece. The previous two games were held at the 76ers’ home arena, the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania. The first game was played on October 20, 2022, and the Bucks narrowly won with a score of 90-88. The second game was won by the home team, with Joel Embiid’s impressive performance of 32 points and 11 rebounds helping the 76ers secure a 110-102 victory.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Regular Season Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
- Regular season record: 40-22.
The current state of the team under the coaching of Doc Rivers is far from ideal. In their last 10 matchups, the 76ers were only victorious in 5 of them. This has allowed their opponents in tonight’s game to build a comfortable five-game lead.
However, the visitors can take solace in their positive 16-11 record on the road. They are coming off two consecutive wins away from home, including a hard-fought 101-98 victory against the Brooklyn Heat and a convincing 119-96 win over the Miami Heat. The latter came after a narrow 101-99 defeat to the same opponent just 24 hours prior.
Despite their recent successes, the alarm bells are ringing for the 76ers. Their star player Joel Embiid was sidelined due to injury in the last game, and his availability for tonight’s matchup remains uncertain. If he is unable to play, it may be wise to consider a low-scoring game from the visitors. Nonetheless, if the brand-new center is able to take the court, he may be able to make a significant impact and turn the tide for his team.
Betting on the Milwaukee Bucks
- Regular season record: 45-17.
The team led by Mike Budenholzer is a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced by their impressive streak of 16 consecutive victories this season. Their last defeat came all the way back on January 22, when they lost 114-102 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, it’s worth noting that they played that game without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
After being sidelined by injury against the Phoenix Suns, Antetokounmpo returned to action in the team’s 118-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, the Greek forward has been in dominant form, averaging an impressive 32 points, 11 rebounds, and shooting at a remarkable 60.9% from the field.
Milwaukee fans have even more reason to be excited, as the Wisconsin franchise boasts an outstanding home record. They are the top-ranked team in the East when playing at home, with 25 wins out of 30 games played on their home court, including an impressive 10-game winning streak.
JefeBet Prediction
The quality of players on both teams is well-known, but it’s surprising that with such star-studded lineups, neither franchise ranks among the league’s top ten offenses.
While both teams possess explosive attacking weapons, their offensive performance is not the key factor in this matchup. Instead, the focus should be on the defensive end of the court, as both teams feature two of the top five defenses in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers rank third in this category, allowing just 110 points per game, while their opponents, the Milwaukee Bucks, rank fifth with 111.2 points allowed per game.
Despite the impressive defensive capabilities of the visitors, it’s hard to ignore Milwaukee’s outstanding winning streak. For this reason, in the 76ers vs Bucks matchup, we at JefeBet are leaning towards a home victory with a low score.
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks Moneyline and Under.
