Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview and Prediction - Nov. 20 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers vs the Milwaukee Bucks is one of four games scheduled to be played in the NBA on Thursday. This is the first time that these two Eastern Conference giants will square up against each other this season.

The Sixers (8-6) are heading into the matchup as the eighth-place team in the Eastern Conference. They played their last game against the Toronto Raptors, which ended in a 121-112 loss.

The Bucks (8-7), on the other hand, are the 11th-place team in the East. They played their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which ended in a 118-106 loss, extending their losing streak to two games.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Money line: Sixers (-138), Bucks (+118)

Spread: Sixers -108 (-2.5), Bucks -112 (+2.5)

Total (o/u): Sixers -108 (o225.5), Bucks -112 (u225.5)

*Note: Odds are subject to change close to tip-off*

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview

The Sixers have had a good start to their season despite not having Joel Embiid regularly. Tyrese Maxey has transformed himself into a franchise player in the big man's absence. He is having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game on 46.1% shooting.

Maxey has taken over the Sixers' command and has proven himself to be a foundation player for Philadelphia to build around. Paul George is back from injury and is finding his groove.

The Bucks, on the other hand, have been riding on Giannis Antetokounmpo's shoulders. The Greek Freak is an MVP candidate this season, averaging 31.2 ppg, 10.8 rpg and 6.8 apg on 62.9% shooting.

However, the Bucks will be without Antetokounmpo for the night. The Greek Freak is ruled out because of a low-grade groin strain. Taurean Prince (herniated disc) and Kevin Porter Jr. (right meniscus) also remain out.

The Sixers will be without Joel Embiid as he is nursing a knee injury. Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) and Adem Bona (ankle) will also remain on the sidelines.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Starting 5s

Philadelphia 76ers starting 5

PG- Ryan Rollins, SG- AJ Green, SF- Kyle Kuzma, PF- Bobby Portis, C- Myles Turner

Milwaukee Bucks starting 5

PG- Tyrese Maxey, SG- VJ Eddgecombe, SF- Paul George, PF- Dominick Barlow, C- Andre Drummond

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips

Tyrese Maxey is favored to dish out more than six assists. The Sixers guard provided nine assists in his last game and six assists in the game before his previous game.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

The Sixers have a slight advantage on the road with Giannis Antetokounmpo sitting out. Expect the Sixers to win with Tyrese Maxey having a high-scoring game.