76ers vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 1/20/2025

Eastern Conference foes will square off on Sunday night, when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Milwaukee Bucks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The 76ers (15-25) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and are two games behind Chicago for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Philadelphia missed 24 of 34 three-point attempts during a 115-102 road loss against Indiana. 

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey tallied a game-high 28 points on 10-for-23 from the field. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV discord 18 points apiece for the 76ers on a combined 12-for-31 shooting effort. Adem Bona added 12 points and six rebounds off the Philadelphia bench.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 15 of their first 22 home games and hold a one-game lead over Indiana for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks (23-17) rank tenth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 111.1 points per game. On Friday, Milwaukee raced out to a 15-point lead after one quarter and shot 52 percent from the field during a 130-112 home victory versus Toronto. 

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 35 points on 12-for-20 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. All-Star G Damian Lillard contributed 26 points (10-10 FT) and eight assists for the Bucks, who knocked down 13-for-31 from the three-point line. 

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid has been sidelined since Christmas with a foot injury and will not play in this game. The Bucks are the better defensive team, hold the edge on the backboard, and are in better form. Take Milwaukee to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 118-103.