A blazing hot winning streak has catapulted the Philadelphia 76ers into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, a spot that seemed impossible to reach a month ago. Philadelphia can stay there if it wins out and will be favored in its regular season finale in a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
This game means a lot to the Bucks as well as they jockey for position in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. There is a chance these two teams match up in the first round of the postseason and it is intriguing to see how this one will go.
The 76ers are the hottest teams in the NBA and will be expected to this win as they play at home in NBA basketball gambling.
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Odds Analysis
The Bucks are 43-37 straight up and 34-43-3 against the spread. Milwaukee has gone 22-17-1 against the spread on the road this season. The Bucks are 15-17-1 against the spread as the underdog.
The 76ers are 50-30 straight up and 46-32-2 against the spread. Philadelphia has been great at home, covering in 26 of 40 attempts there this season. The 76ers are 33-20 against the spread as the favorite on the year.
Key Stat
14. That’s the number of wins in a row for the 76ers, who have one of the longest extended streaks of success the NBA has seen this year. Philadelphia has moved a half-game ahead of the Cavs for the No. 3 seed in the East and can stay there by finishing the year with 16 consecutive wins.
Philadelphia was only a few games above .500 before going on this tear and is now looking like one of the most formidable groups in the East. They have done the most recent work without star big man Joel Embiid, who is on the comeback trail from an orbital fracture.
The 76ers knocked off the Mavericks last time out and had a huge win recently over Cleveland to move ahead of the Cavs in the standings. This is one of the best stories in the NBA as Philadelphia has gone from perennial doormat to a top-tier team in the East.
Matchup To Watch
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Ben Simmons -- Two of the best young players in the NBA will face off in this one. Simmons has put on a show as a rookie, averaging 16.0 points, 8.2 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game on the year. He seems to be the favorite for the Rookie of the Year and is a huge reason why the 76ers have reached new heights.
Milwaukee’s best chance to pull off the upset will be by getting a strong game from their star. Antetokounmpo has averaged 27.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game on the season and Is capable of putting up monster numbers on any given night.
These guys might not guard each other much, but it’s not out of the question as they are both super athletic. The one that plays better will give their team an advantage.
Free NBA ATS Picks
It’s impossible to pick against the 76ers with as well as they are playing, especially with a home contest. Simmons should excel in this one and help his team to yet another victory. It remains to be seen if the 76ers can be a true contender in the East, but they should finish the season on a high note to grab the No. 3 seed heading into the playoffs in NBA basketball wagering.
NBA Odds: 76ers 117, Bucks 109
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