Bucks vs 76ers

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball game on October 20, 2022.

[Joel Embiid](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3059318/joel-embiid) was shut down by Lopez and Antetokounmpo and did not score in the second half. [Tyrese Maxey](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431678/tyrese-maxey) added 15 points for the Sixers. 76ers: Trust the Process! Adelman is the third-largest shareholder behind owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer. “I don’t know another guard that is a better defensive player than him. [Jrue Holiday](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3995/jrue-holiday) reminded him of former 76ers point guard Mo Cheeks, whose No. Harden, whose nagging hamstring injuries from last season seem behind him, had a bucket that capped a 13-0 run, all done with Embiid on the bench. Harden finally got the Sixers rolling in the fourth when he scored eight straight points and cut a 12-point deficit to single digits. The 76ers forced shot clock turnovers and forced the Bucks out of bounds. He had six against the Celtics. "You've got to try and keep him off his spot as much as possible. Antetokounmpo interrupted his thought and praised actor Simu Liu and said he had a “kind heart.”

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking on the Philadelphia 76ers for their opening game. The 76ers will have the opportunity to bounce back from their opening night ...

When Matthews dropped in a runner in the lane and Portis added a tough shot in the low post with 2:14 to go in the third, the Bucks went ahead 66-57. Armstrong rushed for a game-high 91 yards and a score on 13 carries for the Cavaliers, who outgained Georgia Tech 226-41 in the second half and 410-201 for the game. Matthews hit a 3-pointer with 3:09 left in the second quarter and the Bucks led 41-37. "He’s 37, he’s had the best career and is probably one of the best players to play the game. If the Clippers indeed bring Kawhi off the bench throughout the season, Leonard would have to be considered the favorite for Sixth Man of the Year, and the most over-qualified candidate for that award in NBA history. Brennan Armstrong became Virginia's career passing touchdowns leader and he ran for another score to lead the Cavaliers to a 16-9 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday in Atlanta. Leonard hasn't come off the bench since early in his third season, when he wasn't in the starting lineup for a single game on November 10, 2013. After jumping out to a 14-6 lead, the Saints imploded in epic fashion with two minutes left in the half. "The guy hasn't played for over a year." Not to be outdone, on the very next drive, Dalton threw a pass right to linebacker Isaiah Simmons on a 3rd-and-10 throw. This game being Giannis’ first game of the season, he could easily put together a huge game. There will be matchups to watch as Giannis Antetekounmpo and Joel Embiid are two players that have been MVP candidates for each of the past few years.

Action Network contributor Andrew O'Connor-Watts previews how to bet Thursday's matchup between the Bucks and 76ers.

As a favorite, the over was 33-30-2 (52.4%), and as a home favorite 15-21-1 to the under (41.7%). As a favorite they were 30-34-1 ATS (46.9%), and as a home favorite 17-20 (46.0%). I’d make this game line at Sixers -3.5 with Khris Middleton and Pat Connaughton playing, but without them, this line should be closer to Sixers -6. The Sixers’ offensive and defensive scheme will require a level of attention and discovery that won’t be fully formed in just a few games. I got this number last night and still see value up to -4.5. Embiid looked tired at times and we didn’t see a dominant performance from the 28-year-old big man. [-4](https://switchboard.actionnetwork.com/v1/deeplink?selectionId=40274538&marketId=42.335073691&context=qs-admin) [-110](https://switchboard.actionnetwork.com/v1/deeplink?selectionId=7017823&marketId=42.346432653&context=qs-admin)/ [-110](https://switchboard.actionnetwork.com/v1/deeplink?selectionId=7017824&marketId=42.346432653&context=qs-admin)) [FanDuel](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/fanduel). In the beginning of the season, bookmakers that expect a high-scoring game, over-inflate the line because the public bettors love wagering on overs no matter the price. Considering the total, the Bucks generally trend towards the under, with overs hitting at just 47.9% last season. Their lack of preseason success could be attributed to head coach Mike Budenholzer’s rotations and his emphasis on playing time for role players and bench guys. The Bucks will be without their second-best player, all-star wing Khris Middleton. Embiid looks to give Antetokounmpo a run for his money as he makes his own MVP campaign after falling short to Nikola Jokic last season.

The road ahead doesn't get any easier. On Thursday, the Sixers are back in South Philly and are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks. With the former NBA MVP Giannis ...

You have to be able to pull in and get back out to their shooters. “Giannis is a guy who we’re gonna have to rely on each other and rely on the guys behind us or whoever is guarding him at the time to wall up and be a one-shell defense.” On Thursday, the Sixers are back in South Philly and are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks.

On one side, Joel Embiid, a five-time All-Star who finished as the runner-up in MVP voting in each of the last two seasons. On the other, Giannis Antetokounmpo, ...

Oct. 4:30 p.m. - Time: 7:30 p.m. For a limited time only, Sling subscribers can watch every NBA League Pass game for free! For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $46/month. Stream Sling Orange for $35/month to catch all regular season games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch TNT or Sling TV. 76ers will air on TNT. It should make for an entertaining early-season matchup between the two sides. On the other, Giannis Antetokounmpo, a six-time All-Star and two-time MVP with one championship to his name. can watch the biggest games of the 2022-23 NBA season on Sling TV.

The Philadelphia 76ers refuse to look too much into their Tuesday night battle against the Boston Celtics. Considering it was just the first of 82 regular ...

Offensively, we scored, and we were not even close to the level we can play at. Regardless of the hiccups the offense had, turning the ball over 14 times, the Sixers still accounted for 117 and received a 26-point game from Embiid. In Boston, not everything went according to plan, as the Sixers allowed the Celtics to score 126 points, with 22 of them coming off turnovers. Considering it was just the first of 82 regular season matchups, the Sixers aren’t going to overreact to a single loss. “We scored 117, and we were not good offensively today,” Embiid continued. On Thursday, they’ll face the Milwaukee Bucks, a team that just won an NBA title two seasons ago.

We go over some of the best betting options for Thursday's matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.

[Celtics](https://www.celticsblog.com) in the opener. The last five games in this series have all gone over this line. Milwaukee has won five of the last six games in this series and eight of the last 10.