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Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers: Another chapter in the Eastern Conference rivalry

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks today at Wells Fargo Center in the home opener of the 2024-25 season.

Can the Bucks stay healty?

Last year, the Milwaukee Bucks finished third in the Eastern Conference, but numerous injuries saw them get eliminated in the opening playoff round. The core of the team is still there, and the hunger is bigger than ever. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still one of the best in the game, and the Bucks hope they will have him healthy when needed the most.

Is this the season for Philly?

The Philadelphia 76ers have been among the best teams in the Eastern Conference for years now but have yet to reach the NBA Finals. In order to do that, they added Paul George to the already impressive roster. Joel Embiid is still the key piece of the puzzle, and the Sixers hope that he can stay healthy more than usual this season.

Betting Trends

The Sixers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games overall, 6-2 SU in their last 8 home games, and 1-5 SU in their last 6 home games against the Bucks. They are 13-4 ATS in their laast 17 games overall, 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against teams from the Central Division and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played in October. Philadelphia has played over the total point line in 8 of their last 11 games overall, 10 of their last 13 games against teams from the Eastern Conference and 8 of their last 12 games played on Wednesday. The Bucks are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games overall, 12-3 SU in their last 15 games against the Sixers and 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road. They are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games against the Sixers and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against teams from the Atlantic Division. Milwaukee has played over the total point line in 4 of their last 5 games overall, 10 of the last 15 games against teams from the Eastern Conference and 4 of their lest 6 games played in October.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Sixers and the Bucks have grown the latest NBA rivalry, and it will be very exciting to see their next chapter. The Bucks did not make any significant roster changes in the offseason, while the Sixers added Paul George. The success of both teams will largely depend on the injury status of their bets players, who have been pretty vulnerable in recent years. Khris Middleton is still unavailable and will miss the season opener for the Bucks. Milwaukee is a 3.5-point favorite in this game, which is understandable since they have won 12 of the last 15 games against the Sixers. However, Joel Embiid is ready for the challenge and will like to make a statement early on, so we go with the Sixers to cover the given spread.