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The two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, will go head-to-head against the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday to commence their 2023-24 campaign. Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to square off against each other in their NBA 2023-24 regular season opener. While the Bucks added star guard Damian Lillard to its roster, the 76ers are likely to miss James Harden's services due to personal reasons.
In the NBA 2022-23 regular season Eastern Conference standings, the Bucks clinched the top spot with a 58-24 record while the Sixers managed the third place with 54 wins and 28 losses. Last season in the Playoffs, the Bucks lost Round 1 against the Miami Heat 4-1 while the Sixers were knocked out in the EC Semifinals by the Boston Celtics 4-3.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers shared two wins each last season in their four regular season fixtures.
- The Bucks dominated the Sixers in their last 10 regular season fixtures by winning seven times.
Top Players:
- The Bucks feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Jae Crowder, and Bobby Portis as their star players.
- The Sixers feature Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and Patrick Beverley as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Bucks 118-112 Sixers)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-25
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Sixers at Bucks: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 5.5 points (Bucks -5.5)
Over/Under (OU): N/A
Prediction: Bucks 118-112 Sixers
Money Line:
- The Bucks have -225 odds to pick up the win, while the Sixers are listed at +180 to claim victory.
- Last season, the Bucks lost 15 of the 71 games they were named the favorites while the Sixers won 10 of the 23 games they played as the underdogs.
- Last season, the Bucks won two of the 11 games they were named the underdogs while the Sixers lost 15 of the 59 games they played as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2022-23 regular season, the Bucks averaged 116.9 points per game while the Sixers averaged 115.2 points per game
- From their opponents last season, the Bucks averaged 3.6 points more per game, and the Sixers averaged 4.3 points more per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Sixers, Joel Embiid led the squad last season with 28.9 points per game followed by James Harden with 25.9 points per game. Apart from them, Tyrese Maxey averaged 17.4 ppg while Tobias Harris scored 15.9 ppg.
- For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the squad last season with 33.1 points per game followed by Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics) with 21 points per game. Apart from them, Brook Lopez averaged 20.3 ppg while Khris Middleton scored 14.7 ppg.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers: How to Watch
When and where will the Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will take place on October 27 at 05:00 a.m. IST (October 26, 06:30 p.m. ET) at the Fiserv Forum.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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