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The upcoming NBA game on Thursday, October 26 will feature the Philadelphia 76ers facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks. This matchup is scheduled to take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the game commencing at 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time.
This marks the first game of the season for both teams. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to have Damian Lillard in their lineup following a significant trade acquisition. On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers are unlikely to include James Harden, who is actively seeking a trade from the organization. According to online sportsbooks, the Milwaukee Bucks are favored to win on their home court against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Damian Lillard is undoubtedly a player to watch, as NBA fans are eager to see how he performs with a championship-caliber team. In his previous season with the Portland Trail Blazers, he averaged 32.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the league's top players, and teaming up with Damian Lillard is arguably his most promising partnership in the NBA. Their chemistry will be closely observed and discussed on social media, as they aim to contend for an NBA title.
Joel Embiid, the reigning league MVP, carries a significant burden, particularly with doubts surrounding James Harden's participation. Embiid has been the subject of trade rumors and might also request a trade if the Harden situation doesn't improve.
Our initial prediction for the 76ers vs. Bucks game centers on Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers' shooting guard, who needs to score more than 21.5 points in tonight's match.
Maxey, in just his fourth NBA season, has seen consistent improvement in his scoring. He started with an 8.0 points per game average in his rookie season, followed by 17.5 points per game in his second season and 20.3 points per game last season. In his matchups against the Bucks last season, he averaged 23.5 points per game. With James Harden unavailable for personal reasons, Maxey is expected to be the second-best scoring option after Joel Embiid. We anticipate a strong performance from Maxey on opening night, making it a good bet to surpass his point prop.
The 76ers and Bucks have high expectations for the season as championship contenders, both aiming to bounce back from early playoff exits last season. The 76ers' key players include James Harden (potentially), Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid. Maxey has become a reliable scorer for the team, and Harris is a seasoned player capable of delivering standout performances. The uncertainty this season revolves around Harden's status. Despite his absence, the 76ers have decent depth options.
The Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in the offseason, a significant addition that may take some time for him to gel with the team. They also have Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, both expected to have strong seasons starting with this game.
Considering the strengths of both teams, this is likely to be a closely contested game, and we recommend betting on the 76ers to cover the spread, even without Harden, as they have other star players to rely on.
