The Philadelphia 76ers (12-9) and Milwaukee Bucks (10-13) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. The game will be broadcast live on FDSWI.
The Sixers are 1-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (76ers -1), with the over/under set at 222 total points. Philadelphia is a -115 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is -105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 5.
My 76ers vs Bucks Prediction
- 76ers vs Bucks pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 36.5 Points & Assists (-121)
My Bucks vs 76ers best bet is on Tyrese Maxey to record over 36.5 points and assists, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Bucks Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -110 | 222 -108o / -112u | -115 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -110 | 222 -108o / -112u | -105 |
76ers vs Bucks NBA Preview
I can't quite figure this number out.
This line being set as low as 36.5 for Maxey would typically lead me to believe the books think Joel Embiid has a chance to play in tonight's matchup against the Bucks.
However, this is the second half of a back-to-back, so it would be a stretch for him to suit up.
Paul George will return for this one.
But rest assured, that hasn’t stopped Maxey from seeing massive usage, as he has clearly been the dominant scorer on this team.
76ers vs Bucks Prediction, Betting Analysis
In the six games with Paul George in the lineup for the 76ers season, Maxey is averaging 36.8 points alone while also adding 7.2 assists.
That aligns with my projection, as I have him at 35.7 points and 7.2 assists in this spot.
Pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 36.5 Points & Assists (-121)
