Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction: Title favorites Bucks take on intriguing 76ers

The NBA scene is heading to its most intense phase as the Postseason will begin in a few days. The Regular Season has been a scintillating one, but it is the title race that draws the most attention once the Playoffs begin. Two of the title favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers are going to clash here.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks come into this game after losing 99:140 against the Celtics despite a 24 points performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee has lost two of their last four games but the Bucks have not lost two in a row since mid-January which has brought their record to a scintillating 55-22 record, giving them a great chance to finish at the top of the Eastern Conference. Let us see if they hold the record advantage over the Celts, which are at second and gave them a thorough beating.

The team will have their eyes set on the title, their second in three seasons but the East is deep too. 76ers, Celtics, and Cavs all look in supreme touch and have strong big-name players. The Bucks may have a more well-rounded depth than these teams but they can’t be called surefire for the championship. How will Giannis and the experienced crew around him respond in the Postseason?

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers enter the match after defeating the Raptors 117:110 as Joel Embiid collected 25 points and 12 rebounds. Philly has won two in a row, which follows a three-game losing streak, all losses coming away from home. Philly has four losses in the seven games and three of these losses came when James Harden was absent. Overall, the duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden has sizzled all season long, compiling 51 wins and 26 losses.

The biggest challenge for the oppositions will be stopping the Pick and Roll action between Harden and Embiid, one being a maestro ball-handler(Harden) and the other an unstoppable scorer(Embiid). Having Tyrese Maxey means that they have an option who can score 20+ regularly and will be huge during the Playoffs. The defense has been tight and Philly will be need to step it up further in the deep East during the Postseason.

Injuries

• Bucks: OUT: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Meyers Leonard. QUESTIONABLE: Jevon Carter;
• 76ers: Nothing to report.

Player Props Predictions

• Expected Leading Scorers: Giannis Antetokounmpo(30+ Points), Joel Embiid(26-32 Points);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Giannis Antetokounmpo(11+ Rebounds), Joel Embiid(10-12 Rebounds);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: James Harden(10+ Assists), Giannis Antetokounmpo(6+ Assists).

Expert Betting Tips

The Bucks have been on fire throughout the season and this is a huge game against the 76ers in what has been a tough schedule for the number-one team in the East. This is a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview so the squads involved here will be treating this like a playoff battle(in my opinion of course). Anyway, I back the Bucks to winning a close game with a scoreline of 120:115.