Saturday night in the NBA features a bout between two Eastern Conference beats when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Milwaukee Bucks.
The hosts are the talk of the town and of the NBA, having conquered 16 consecutive challenges. The franchise’s longest winning streak is 20 contests, a record set during the 1970-1971 campaign. Standing in their way is a good Philly team that needs a win badly.
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76ers vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds
One thing is certain. Philadelphia and Milwaukee contests make for very good games. While the Bucks hold a slight 3-2 edge in their previous five bouts, none was decided by more than nine points. Three were determined by three points or fewer. Of note, in a league where home-court advantage typically means so much, the road units have claimed four of those same five games. The most recent game back in November was the lone time a team won in front of its fans (76ers 110-102).
Doc Rivers’ 76ers group needs to start applying the pedal to the metal. They lag five games behind both Saturday’s opponents in the East and have only gone 6-4 in the last 10. Furthermore, even though the last two defeats were against playoff teams (Miami and Dallas), at least judging from their records, both should have been bested. Interestingly enough, the past 15 contests have seen wins translate to covered spreads and vice versa.
So the streak has extended to 16 games. Mike Budenholzer’s men are playing absolutely terrific basketball and have for some time now. Even betters have found relative comfort in taking Milwaukee against the spread, as the club has gone 11-5 ATS during their successful run. Lest anyone thinks Milwaukee has had it easy, they’ve handled Denver, Boston, Miami, the Clippers twice, and Phoenix.
Philadelphia 76ers
After splitting a home-and-home with the Miami Heat by trading road wins, Philadelphia remained south-bound whilst heading west to face the new-look Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
For half a game, the 76ers made a claim that they could take care of business against the high-flying hosts. They trailed, but only by four, not a deficit that would scare a side of their quality. Much to everyone’s surprise, Dallas completely overran the NBA’s third-best defence in the third fame, outscoring them 39-24. Both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving went ballistic, scoring 42 and 40 points, respectively. Irving went deep into his bag of tricks, making several jaw-dropping drives, dekes, and step-backs, bewildering any 76er tasked with guarding him. The fourth quarter was the flip side, with the guests mounting a considerable comeback, but it was too little, too late, as Dallas won 133-126. It just goes to show how important the three-ball is these days. Philly outscored Dallas 60-34 in the paint, yet still lost. Joel Embiid (35 points) and James Harden (27 points) had nice offensive nights but sported terrible +/- differentials (-16 and -21).
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee wasn’t faced with quite the same challenge on Wednesday night. The Bucks got to receive one of the Eastern Conference’s lower-level clubs, the Orlando Magic.
The Magic had some tricks up their sleeve. More than once this season Orlando has surprised clubs many expected them to lose against. The guests gave themselves more than a fighter’s chance to take down the hottest team in the NBA for two quarters. Interestingly, much like the Philly-Dallas game, the club that dominated the paint (Orland, 56-38) lost. But why would the Bucks worry about attacking via the key when Giannis Antentokounmpo and Brook Lopez go 3-4 and 4-5 from beyond the arc, respectively? As the game wore on, Milwaukee was simply too good, and even got nice numbers from AJ Green (12 points) and Joe Ingles (16 points). It was close for a bit but ended convincingly in Milwaukee’s favour, 139-117.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 4 Mar 1:01am | PHI | -5.5 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
| Closing 4 Mar 1:01am | PHI | -5.5 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
33.08 |
| Assists |
10.66 |
| Rebounds |
10.15 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.64 |
| Blocks |
1.7 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
23.67 |
| Assists |
8.27 |
| Rebounds |
9.78 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
2.78 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
33.08 |
| Assists |
10.66 |
| Rebounds |
10.15 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.64 |
| Blocks |
1.7 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
23.67 |
| Assists |
8.27 |
| Rebounds |
9.78 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
2.78 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
Injuries
Tyrese Maxey (PG)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Jalen McDaniels (PF)
Dewayne Dedmon (C)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
James Harden (SG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Georges Niang (SF)
James Harden (SG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Brook Lopez (C)
AJ Green (PG)
Brook Lopez (C)
Pat Connaughton (SG)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Jevon Carter (PG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tyrese Maxey (PG) | day-to-day | Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
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Maxey exited Monday's game with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Illness - 20 / 04 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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House Jr. is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Celtics Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen McDaniels (PF) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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McDaniels is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Dewayne Dedmon (C) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 14 / 04 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-5 | + - |
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Dedmon has an unspecified ailment, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 12 / 04 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-5 | + - |
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House Jr. has a foot injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-3 | 7-5 | + - |
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Harden is managing a left Achilles injury, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Prob Sat | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-3 | 7-5 | + - |
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Harris is nursing a left hip injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Nets. |
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| Georges Niang (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-3 | 7-5 | + - |
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Niang is tending to left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 8-4 | 8-5 | + - |
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Harden will not face the Hawks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 8-4 | 8-5 | + - |
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Harris is out of the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Hawks as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Wed | Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-5 | 6-0 | + - |
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Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day. |
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| AJ Green (PG) | Ques Wed | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Pat Connaughton (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat. |
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| Jevon Carter (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 4 Mar 1:01am PHI -5.5 -110 O +228.5 -110 Closing 4 Mar 1:01am PHI -5.5 -110 O +228.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 33.08
Assists 10.66
Rebounds 10.15
FG% 75
Steals 1.64
Blocks 1.7
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 23.67
Assists 8.27
Rebounds 9.78
FG% 100
Steals 1.82
Blocks 2.78
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 33.08
Assists 10.66
Rebounds 10.15
FG% 75
Steals 1.64
Blocks 1.7
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 23.67
Assists 8.27
Rebounds 9.78
FG% 100
Steals 1.82
Blocks 2.78
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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Injuries
Tyrese Maxey (PG)
day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Illness - 20 / 04 / 23Jalen McDaniels (PF)
Prob Thurs Illness - 19 / 04 / 23Dewayne Dedmon (C)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 14 / 04 / 23Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Prob Sat Foot - 12 / 04 / 23James Harden (SG)
Prob Sat Achilles - 08 / 04 / 23Tobias Harris (SF)
Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Georges Niang (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23James Harden (SG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Tobias Harris (SF)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23AJ Green (PG)
Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Pat Connaughton (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Jevon Carter (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyrese Maxey (PG) day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 4-3 4-3 + - Maxey exited Monday's game with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Prob Mon Illness - 20 / 04 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - House Jr. is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Celtics Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen McDaniels (PF) Prob Thurs Illness - 19 / 04 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - McDaniels is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Dewayne Dedmon (C) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 14 / 04 / 23 7-3 6-5 + - Dedmon has an unspecified ailment, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Prob Sat Foot - 12 / 04 / 23 7-3 6-5 + - House Jr. has a foot injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
James Harden (SG) Prob Sat Achilles - 08 / 04 / 23 8-3 7-5 + - Harden is managing a left Achilles injury, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Tobias Harris (SF) Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 8-3 7-5 + - Harris is nursing a left hip injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Nets.
Georges Niang (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 8-3 7-5 + - Niang is tending to left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
James Harden (SG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 8-4 8-5 + - Harden will not face the Hawks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest.
Tobias Harris (SF) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 8-4 8-5 + - Harris is out of the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Hawks as he will be handed a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 1-3 4-0 + - Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-5 6-0 + - Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG) Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.