The Milwaukee Bucks will be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight, but they’ll look to defend home court when the Philadelphia 76ers come to town.
Since joining Milwaukee, Bobby Portis has filled in admirably for Giannis any time he’s been out, and my 76ers vs Bucks predictions expect him to do that once again tonight.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this Eastern Conference showdown at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, November 20.
76ers vs Bucks prediction
76ers vs Bucks best bet: Bobby Portis Over 13.5 points (-108)
Bobby Portis has averaged 17.6 points per game across 50 games without Giannis Antetokounmpo since 2021-22, scoring at least 14 points 36 times in that span. With Giannis in the Milwaukee Bucks' lineup, Portis averaged just 13.1 PPG.
Portis’ minutes have increased from 24.9 to 29.5 in games played without Giannis since the 21-22 season, and additional playing time will be highly beneficial for a player averaging 9.7 points across 20.9 minutes this season.
He's averaging 22.6 minutes across his last seven appearances since Taurean Prince went down.
After Giannis left Monday's matchup with Cleveland, Portis finished with 27 minutes, three more than Kyle Kuzma. Kuz has started each of the last four games for Milwaukee, but averaged just 12 points while shooting 18-for-47 from the field and just 3-for-14 from beyond the arc.
Milwaukee will need Portis to get buckets with Giannis out, and I expect him to step in as he’s done consistently across the last four seasons.
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76ers vs Bucks same-game parlay
VJ Edgecombe has scored 16+ points in three of six road games this season, and he'll look to stay hot after scoring 21 on Wednesday. Even if Paul George and/or Joel Embiid are back in action, Edgecombe should remain heavily involved on offense.
The Bucks have allowed the 12th-most points per game, and the Philadelphia 76ers have allowed the 14th-most. Philly ranks 19th in defensive rating, and Milwaukee ranks 21st. These teams have hit the Over in four straight head-to-head matchups.
76ers vs Bucks SGP
- Bobby Portis Over 13.5 points
- VJ Edgecombe Over 15.5 points
- Over 225.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Rollins keeps rollin'
Ryan Rollins should be Milwaukee's primary playmaker and a top scoring option with Giannis out of action. He posted at least 32 PRA in three of his last four outings, and he went for 24/3/5 in Monday’s loss to Cleveland.
76ers vs Bucks SGP
- Bobby Portis Over 13.5 points
- VJ Edgecombe Over 15.5 points
- Over 225.5
- Ryan Rollins Over 32.5 points+rebounds+assists
76ers vs Bucks odds
- Spread: 76ers -2.5 (-105) | Bucks +2.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: 76ers -105 | Bucks +115
- Over/Under: Over 225 (-110) | Under 225 (-110)
76ers vs Bucks betting trend to know
The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 away games (+15.00 Units / 38% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for 76ers vs. Bucks.
How to watch 76ers vs Bucks
| Location | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC Sports Philadelphia+, FDSN Wisconsin |
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