The 76ers are 2-0 and the Bucks are 0-2, and Saturday night in Philadelphia is a matchup of a team finding itself and a team still looking for its first win.

Philadelphia erased a 24-point halftime deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106 on Thursday, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 32. Milwaukee lost its opener and then fell 132-125 at Chicago on Friday, with Tyler Herro scoring 34 in the loss.

Betting angle

76ers -12.5. This is a big number and it is big for a reason. Philadelphia is at home, playing with confidence, and Milwaukee is on the second night of a back-to-back after a Friday game in Chicago. Lay the number with the better, fresher home team.

Watch Saturday at 6:30 PM CT on NBA TV from Philadelphia.

Key Facts

  • Line: 76ers -12.5 vs Bucks
  • Tip: Saturday 6:30 PM CT, Xfinity Mobile Arena, NBA TV
  • Angle: 76ers 2-0 at home; Bucks 0-2 on a back-to-back