Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Picks - November 20, 2025
Use Code SSWC Eastern Conference NBA action on Thursday evening, and we have a Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction locked and loaded for you. Philadelphia comes in off a tough 121-112 home loss to Toronto, which dropped them to 8-6 on the year. The Bucks enter this game off a 118-106 road loss to Cleveland, which dropped them to 8-7 on the year. Milwaukee has won the last eight games in this series. Can the Sixers break that string? Read on to see our 76ers vs Bucks prediction.
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Injuries Are Hitting The Sixers Hard
Philadelphia fell 121–112 to Toronto on Nov. 19, a game where Tyrese Maxey led the way with 24 points and nine assists. Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe each added 21 points, while Andre Drummond posted a double‑double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Jarace Walker chipped in nine points and nine boards, but turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly as Toronto pulled away late. With Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kelly Oubre Jr. sidelined, the Sixers leaned heavily on their guards to generate offense, and the lack of star power showed in crunch time.
Offensively, Philadelphia averages 118.1 points per game (15th) and ranks 6th in three‑point shooting at 38.1%, but the Toronto loss highlighted how much they rely on Maxey’s creation. He’s averaging 31.9 points and 7.8 assists per game, while Grimes (17.1 PPG) and Edgecombe (15.9 PPG) provide perimeter scoring. Drummond’s rebounding (9.8 per game) gives them second‑chance opportunities, but turnovers remain an issue, with the team coughing up 21 against Toronto. Without Embiid’s interior scoring and Oubre’s wing production, the Sixers’ offense becomes perimeter‑heavy, which can be streaky against elite defenses.
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Defensively, the Sixers allow 116.4 points per game (17th), ranking 9th against the three at 35.2% but struggling with consistency inside. Drummond provides rim protection, but without Embiid, the paint defense suffers, and foul trouble compounds the issue. Philadelphia’s ability to rebound (44.0 per game, 16th) helps limit possessions, yet lapses in transition defense have hurt them. Against Milwaukee, the Sixers will need Maxey to control tempo and hope Embiid returns to stabilize the interior. If their stars remain out, Philadelphia’s defense will be under pressure to contain Milwaukee’s perimeter shooters
Giannis Antetokounmpo Out 1-2 Weeks
Milwaukee comes into this matchup off a 118–106 loss at Cleveland on Nov. 19, where the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo was glaring. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 24 points (9‑22 FG, 5‑10 3PT) and 5 assists, while Myles Turner added 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Giannis played just 13 minutes before exiting with a groin strain, finishing with 14 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. chipped in 12 points apiece, but Milwaukee was outscored 58–42 in the paint and couldn’t match Cleveland’s rebounding presence. Donovan Mitchell’s 37 points and Sam Merrill’s 20 off the bench proved too much as the Bucks dropped their second straight.
Offensively, Milwaukee averages 117.6 points per game (17th) and ranks 5th in field‑goal percentage (49.6%) and 2nd in three‑point shooting (41.5%). Rollins has emerged as a breakout scorer at 17.4 points per game, while Turner stretches defenses with his perimeter shooting and rim protection. Kuzma (13.3 PPG) and Portis (9.7 PPG) provide secondary scoring, while Trent Jr. adds another perimeter option. The Bucks’ biggest weakness remains free throws, where they sit last in the league at 70.1%, often leaving points behind in close contests. Without Giannis’ ability to attack the rim, Milwaukee leans more heavily on perimeter efficiency to stay competitive.
Defensively, Milwaukee allows 118.7 points per game (19th), with opponents shooting 47.3% overall. They’ve been strong against the three, holding teams to 34.8% (8th), but rebounding has been inconsistent, ranking 24th at 46.1 per game. Turner provides rim protection with 1.7 blocks per game, but Giannis’ absence leaves them vulnerable inside. Against Philadelphia, the Bucks will need Rollins and Trent to stretch the floor while Turner anchors the paint. Their ability to control the perimeter and limit Tyrese Maxey’s penetration will be critical if they want to bounce back from the Cleveland loss.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick
76ers vs Bucks Spread Pick
- Philadelphia -2 (3 Units)
Philadelphia -2 looks like the sharper side given how they’ve been able to stay competitive even while shorthanded. In their 121–112 loss to Toronto on Nov. 19, Tyrese Maxey still managed 24 points and nine assists, while Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe each added 21. Andre Drummond controlled the glass with 12 rebounds, and Jarace Walker chipped in nine boards. Even without Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kelly Oubre Jr., the Sixers generated 41 three‑point attempts and showed they can spread the floor. Against a Milwaukee team missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia’s guard play and rebounding presence give them a strong edge.
Milwaukee’s 118–106 loss at Cleveland underscored how much they miss Giannis, as Ryan Rollins led with 24 points but the Bucks were outscored 58–42 in the paint. Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma contributed, but the interior defense and rebounding slipped without their star. Philadelphia’s ability to attack with Maxey’s pace and Drummond’s rebounding should expose those weaknesses, while Grimes and Edgecombe provide perimeter scoring to match Milwaukee’s shooters. With the Sixers’ depth stepping up and Milwaukee struggling to adjust without Giannis, laying the short number with Philadelphia -2 feels like the value side.
76ers vs Bucks Over/Under Pick
- Under 226.5 (2 Units)
The Under 226.5 makes sense given both teams’ recent form and personnel absences. Philadelphia just played a 121–112 game against Toronto, where their offense leaned heavily on Tyrese Maxey and perimeter shooting but still finished below this total. Milwaukee, meanwhile, dropped a 118–106 loss at Cleveland, struggling to generate consistent interior scoring without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks rely more on perimeter efficiency now, while the Sixers’ pace slows without Embiid. With both sides missing star power and leaning on secondary scorers, this matchup projects closer to the low‑220s, making the Under 226.5 the sharper angle.
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