The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to make the jump to Eastern Conference contender in the 2018-19 season, and they are off to a good start Milwaukee will puts its 3-0 record on the line when it hosts another solid Eastern Conference team, the Philadelphia 76ers, next time out.
The Bucks have one of the best players in the NBA in Giannis Antetokounmpo but the 76ers have some stars of their own as well as some better depth. Milwaukee hopes the home court advantage will be the edge it needs to pull out this win and remain undefeated.
This NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks will be held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 9:30 p.m ET on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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The line has not been released but the Bucks are likely to be a slight favorite. Milwaukee has wins this season over the Hornets, Pacers and Knicks, so this will be the toughest test so far. The 76ers are 2-1 early on, with an opening-night loss to the Celtics followed up by wins over the Bulls and Magic.
There is live betting capability for this matchup, which means the wager options don’t stop when the ball is tipped off. Take a look at all the different bets in-game, as the odds chance depending on the score and flow.
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Antetokounmpo -- The 76ers boast a pair of young stars in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, but they are going to be overshadowed by Milwaukee’s young “Greek Freak.” Antetokounmpo showed signs of superstardom last year and has been even better in the early portion of this season.
He is averaging 27.3 points, 16.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists on the season, just insanely impressive numbers for the 23-year-old. With LeBron James now in the Western Conference, it seems that Antetokounmpo is the best player in the East. He doesn’t have a great supporting cast, but anyone who puts up MVP numbers will help his team win plenty of games.
The 76ers must figure out a way to keep Antetokounmpo somewhat in check in order to claim this road win.
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Philadelphia’s Simmons is also a great player but he is currently dealing with a back issue. He has been deemed questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Pistons before this contest. Keep an eye on if Simmons plays, and if so, how he looks against Detroit.
Simmons has the capability to go for a triple-double in any game he is on the court and the 76ers would be dealt a considerable blow if he cannot participate in this contest. The team does have some other capable ball-handlers but Simmons is the best passer on the team and is also a key rebounder.
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The 76ers are slightly more talented overall, but Antetokounmpo is playing at such a high level that he should be able to lead the Bucks to victory in this matchup. Milwaukee wants to announce itself on the Eastern Conference scene this year and a 4-0 start with a win over the 76ers would certainly be a nice start.
It should happen in a high-scoring affair. Don’t forget about the live betting once the game gets going.
NBA ATS Pick: Milwaukee Bucks 117, Philadelphia 76ers 112
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