Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 2/8/25, 12:05 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 2/8/25 at 12:17 PM in NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday in an important Eastern Conference clash. The Bucks, currently fifth in the standings, are striving to secure home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the 76ers, sitting in 11th place, are hoping to fight their way into the play-in tournament and extend their season. Philadelphia has struggled significantly this year, a fact that was evident in their recent 125-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite having Joel Embiid on the floor against a Pistons squad missing its top player, Cade Cunningham, the Sixers were unable to come away with a victory. Their offensive struggles are a major concern, ranking 27th in the league with an average of 109.1 points per game. The team has been inconsistent on both ends of the court, which has kept them on the outside looking in as the playoff race intensifies. Milwaukee, on the other hand, has dominated recent meetings between these two teams, winning the last five encounters. However, the Bucks come into this matchup facing uncertainty, particularly surrounding the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek star is dealing with a calf injury, and his status remains questionable. Even with him in the lineup, Milwaukee has been struggling, losing four of their last five games.