The Philadelphia 76ers are taking a trip to Milwaukee to face off against the Bucks on Thursday. Philadelphia recently saw their four-game winning streak get snapped by a tremendous game from Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Bucks have lost two straight games and are hoping to get things turned around with a meaningful win against a top team in the Eastern Conference. Which team has the upper hand here?

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Philadelphia is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games when playing on the road. They could definitely improve that number here in this matchup as long as they can lock down defensively, which could easily be done as long as Joel Embiid can get himself on the floor.

As for the Bucks, the Over has gone 4-1 in their past five matchups at home. Milwaukee is a very fast and aggressive offensive team and thrives in fast break situations. If they are able to play at their pace, we could see another Over.

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers have the best record in the Eastern Conference and a lot of that is because they have the leading MVP candidate in Joel Embiid. Embiid has been playing outstanding basketball the entire season, averaging 29.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest for Philadelphia. He did miss a good chunk of games in the middle of the season but has since come in and out of the lineup to ensure a clean recovery. Embiid is still questionable for this contest, along with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Tobias Harris, who are among the 76ers best players outside of Embiid. This team hopes to get at least a few of these guys into the starting lineup on Thursday or else it could be their bench players going up against the reigning MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Generally speaking, this team has trended in the right direction of late. They had a brief 3-4 spell but then won four in a row before losing their last outing.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks are in the midst of a funk. They were 29-14 after 43 games but are just 6-8 in their last 14 contests. That includes going 3-5 in their last eight.

Milwaukee’s big three have been solid as Antetokounmpo averages 28.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and six assists per game while acting as the primary scorer offensively. He also has great instincts on the defensive end, making him one of the better two-way players in the league. His teammates Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday have also been two-way threats. Each of those guys have been critical to the team’s success over the past few months by providing offence as well as defence. After the starting lineup this teams gets a little bit thin, but they still have players like Donte DiVincenzo and Brynn Forbes who can score efficiently when the stars aren’t on the floor. The only thing that can stop Milwaukee is if Giannis isn’t able to play. He left their Monday night game early due to leg cramps and is still questionable. That makes it quite important to track the injury news in this one.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win 76ers vs. Bucks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

76ers Team Leaders

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

Injuries

Philadelphia

Danny Green (SG)

Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21

Furkan Korkmaz (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21

Shake Milton (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21

Danny Green (SG)

Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21

Milwaukee

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Ques Fri Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21

Donte DiVincenzo (SG)

out for season Foot - 28 / 05 / 21

Jeff Teague (PG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 21 / 05 / 21

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Mid June Knee - 17 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Ques Sat Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Prob Fri Neck - 06 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Fri Knee - 05 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danny Green (SG)	Late June	Calf - 11 / 06 / 21	3-2	1-4	+ -
Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Wed	Hand - 24 / 05 / 21	6-5	6-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Ques Sun	Rest - 16 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Shake Milton (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic.
Danny Green (SG)	Ques Sun	Hip - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Antetokounmpo is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Merrill has a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Final.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21	10-7	7-8-2	+ -
Merrill is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Nets.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Ques Fri	Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21	10-8	7-9-2	+ -
Nwora is bothered by a left thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Hawks.
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)	out for season	Foot - 28 / 05 / 21	12-8	8-10-2	+ -
DiVincenzo suffered a tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Jeff Teague (PG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 21 / 05 / 21	13-10	10-11-2	+ -
Teague is nursing a sore left knee, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Mid June	Knee - 17 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is battling right patella tendon soreness, and it is anticipated that he will be out until the middle of June.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Middleton is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Prob Fri	Neck - 06 / 05 / 21	14-15	14-13-2	+ -
Tucker exited the previous contest with a neck and jaw injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash with the Rockets.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 05 / 05 / 21	15-15	14-14-2	+ -
Middleton missed the last game with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Rockets on Friday.