Two heavyweights of the Eastern Conference will meet for the third and final time in the regular season when the Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon.  This will be the finale of a two-game set that saw the Bucks come away with a 124-117 win on Thursday.

Milwaukee opened as a sizeable favourite on the NBA odds.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Sixers have struggled against Milwaukee over the last couple of years, going 1-5 straight up in their last six games against the Bucks.  Philadelphia is 30-25-4 against the spread this season, but they’ve failed to cover in their last five games.  The Under has been a trend in 76ers’ games with the total falling short of the number in 12 of their last 17 games.

Milwaukee is going for the regular season sweep against the Sixers after winning both of the previous two meetings this year.  The Bucks are just 26-32 ATS, but they’ve managed to cover in four of their previous six games.  The Over has hit in nine of Milwaukee’s last 10 home games and four of their last five games overall.

Philadelphia 76ers

In his first season behind the bench, Doc Rivers has turned Philadelphia into a defensive powerhouse.  They rank second in the league in defensive rating and steals, while they lead the league in blocks.  Two other offseason additions, Danny Green and Seth Curry, have helped on the offensive side of the ball, each shooting an identical 41 per cent from beyond the arc.  Joel Embiid has made it impossible to not consider him for the MVP award this season.  The Sixers’ big man is averaging 30 points, 11 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and a steal per game on 54.4 per cent shooting from the field.  Embiid is nearly impossible to stop offensively and his been intimidating on the defensive side of the ball.  He led the Sixers with 24 points, three rebounds and three assists on Thursday.

Milwaukee Bucks

Generally known as a defensive team, the Bucks are starting to put more points on the board as they gear up for a playoff run.  The’ve been getting big contributions from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, who all average over 15 points per game.  The Bucks lead the league in points per game and defensive rebounds and they’re third in 3-point shooting.  Bobby Portis has quietly been having a strong season, averaging 11 points and seven rebounds in a limited role off the bench.  Antetokounmpo is another strong MVP candidate.  The Greek Freak is averaging 28.5 points, 11 rebounds and six assists on 56 per cent shooting from the field.

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.