The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to even their record up at 1-1 tonight in their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 76ers took part in the NBA’s opening night on Tuesday, losing a hard-fought game to the Boston Celtics on the road.
Things won’t get any easier tonight, as the Bucks are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Led by former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee is a tall task even with some of the injuries that they are dealing with.
Bench production will be key in this matchup. The 76ers second unit was badly outplayed by the Celtics in Game 1 and with key players missing, the Bucks are going to need some players to step up and produce off the bench.
How To Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers
Date: October 20th, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
TV Channel: TNT
Radio: 620 AM & 103.3 FM WTMJ (MIL), 97.5 The Fanatic (PHI)
NBA Injury Report: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Pat Connaughton – Out (Right Calf Strain), Joe Ingles – Out (Left Knee ACL Surgery), Khris Middleton – Out (Left Wrist Ligament Surgery)
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: No Players Listed
Expected Starting Lineups For Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks Expected Starting Lineup: G Jrue Holiday, G Grayson Allen, F Wesley Matthews, F Giannis Antetokounmpo, C Brook Lopez
Philadelphia 76ers Expected Starting Lineup: G James Harden, G Tyrese Maxey, F Tobias Harris, F P.J. Tucker, C Joel Embiid
NBA Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Bucks vs. 76ers Spread: 76ers -4
Bucks vs. 76ers Over/Under Total: 225 Points
Bucks vs. 76ers Moneylines: Bucks +143, 76ers -170
Player props to keep tabs on in the betting front for the Bucks are Brook Lopez’s 3-pointers as an over and under points and assists for Jrue Holiday. The 76ers were strong last season defending point guards and it remained true in the season opener as Derrick White only had two points and four assists.
For the 76ers, over on 3-pointers made for the starters could be strong bets. Last season, Milwaukee was in the top four of 3-pointers allowed to point guards, small forwards, power forwards and centers. Returning virtually the same lineup, those trends could continue. Assists and rebounds for James Harden after his excellent season debut are something to keep an eye on as well.
