Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Preview and Prediction April 03, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks (41-34) are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers (23-53) on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Betting Odds and Lines

As of April 3, 2025, the betting odds for the game are:​

• Spread: Bucks -11.5​

• Moneyline: Bucks -633, 76ers +466​

• Total Points (Over/Under): 225.5

Team Performance and Standings

• Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks hold a 41-34 record, aiming to solidify their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. They recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a 133-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns, highlighted by a record-breaking shooting performance of 68.9% from the field.

• Philadelphia 76ers: The 76ers have a 23-53 record and are on a nine-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was a 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks. The team has struggled significantly, losing 26 of their last 30 games. ​

Injury Reports

• Milwaukee Bucks:

  • Damian Lillard (G): Out due to deep vein thrombosis.

  • AJ Green (G): Questionable with a shoulder injury.

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (F): Probable with a foot injury.​

  • Jericho Sims (C): Out with a thumb injury.

• Philadelphia 76ers:

  • Joel Embiid (C): Out for the season with a knee injury; scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery. ​

  • Paul George (F): Out for the season with adductor and knee injuries. ​

  • Jared McCain (G): Out indefinitely with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. ​

  • Kyle Lowry (G): Out with a hip injury.​

  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (F): Out with a knee injury.​

  • Guerschon Yabusele (F): Questionable with a knee injury.​

  • Tyrese Maxey (G): Out with a finger injury.​

  • Andre Drummond (C): Out with a toe injury.​

  • Eric Gordon (G): Out for the season with a wrist injury.

Key Players to Watch

• Milwaukee Bucks:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (F): Averaging 30.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. He led the Bucks with 37 points and 11 assists in their recent win over the Suns.

  • Ryan Rollins (G): Stepping up in Lillard's absence, Rollins has averaged 17.5 points over the last four games.

• Philadelphia 76ers:

  • Quentin Grimes (G): Has scored 20 or more points in 12 of the last 15 games, providing a consistent offensive presence amid the team's struggles.

Betting Trends and Insights

• Against the Spread (ATS):

  • Bucks: 37-38-0 ATS this season; 2-3 ATS when favored by 11.5 points or more.​

  • 76ers: 26-50-0 ATS this season; 3-7 ATS when underdogs by 11.5 points or more.

• Over/Under:

  • The total has gone over in 38 of 76 Bucks' games (50%).​

  • The total has gone over in 45 of 76ers' 76 games.

Season Series and Recent Matchups

The Bucks have dominated the recent matchups against the 76ers, winning seven straight games in the series. In their last encounter on February 9, 2025, Milwaukee secured a 135-127 victory despite the absence of Antetokounmpo, with Damian Lillard scoring 43 points and dishing out eight assists.

Game Analysis and Prediction

The Bucks are focused on improving their playoff seeding and have shown resilience by breaking their losing streak with a historic shooting performance. Antetokounmpo's probable return bolsters their lineup, and the emergence of players like Rollins adds depth.

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