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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 18 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, November 18th, in NBA Regular Season action. The betting odds and predictions are given below:

The 7-7 76ers have been in great form lately, winning three of their last four. Their opponents, the Bucks, have become a bit inconsistent after their imperious start to the season as they've gone 2-2 in their last four. The Bucks are currently 2nd in the East with a game in hand on the Celtics, while the 76ers are slowly climbing the ladder, currently sitting in 9th with a .500 record.

It's been a tale of the two superstars so far. The two big men, one on each team, fighting for the title of "the best in the league'' will go head-to-head in this encounter, both having led their respective teams to victories on countless occasions. Giannis and Embiid are currently setting other-worldly standards in the NBA.

Giannis and Embiid are in the running for early-season MVP shouts, and rightfully so. Giannis is currently averaging 30-12-5 on 56.6% true shooting, playing for arguably the best side in basketball. Embiid, on the other hand, has outdone himself this month, averaging 40 points a night in November, for the 76ers. He is coming off of arguably one of the most dominant individual performances in NBA history, registering 59 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 7 blocks against the Jazz.

When these two powerhouses collide against one another, fireworks are guaranteed. Giannis has faced Embiid 12 times in his career, averaging 32.7 points and 14 rebounds a night. Embiid, on the other hand, has scored 27 a night with 12 rebounds and 5 assists. In their latest meeting, which came on the opening day of the campaign, Giannis got the better of Embiid, registering a 21-13-8 performance and winning the contest for his side.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Match Details

Fixture: Milwaukee Bucks @ Philadelphia 76ers

Date & Time: Friday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. EST

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report

TEAM

PLAYER

INJURY

STATUS

Milwaukee Bucks

Jrue Holiday

Ankle

Questionable (GTD)

Milwaukee Bucks

Khris Middleton

Wrist

Out

Milwaukee Bucks

Grayson Allen

Ankle

Questionable (GTD)

Milwaukee Bucks

Pat Connaughton

Calf

Out

Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden

Foot

Out

Both teams have crucial players out with injuries, with the likes of Middleton and Harden not even a possibility in the lineup. Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen are still toss-ups for this encounter. Three of the Bucks' strongest starting five are possible absentees for this game, tipping the odds in Philadelphia's favor.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS

SPREAD

TOTAL

MONEYLINE

Milwaukee Bucks

+1.5 (-107)

Over 212 (-107)

+100

Philadelphia 76ers

-1.5 (-110)

Under 212 (-107)

-120

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting 5s

Milwaukee Bucks: PG: Jrue Holiday (GTD) SG: Grayson Allen (GTD) SF: Giannis Antetokounmpo PF: Bobby Portis C: Brook Lopez

Philadelphia 76ers: PG: Tyrese Maxey SG: De'Anthony Melton SF: Tobias Harris PF: P.J. Tucker C: Joel Embiid

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction

This game has the prospect of being a nail-biter. Both teams are very evenly matched and at the same time have key players out with injuries. The biggest spectacle in this game will be Giannis and Embiid going at each other hammer and tongs. Even though the odds are in favor of the 76ers, we predict the Bucks to get the result. Giannis and the Bucks have gotten the better of the 76ers once already this season, and with 76ers' main playmaker, Harden, out with an injury, it gives Milwaukee a chance.

Bucks: +100

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