Philadelphia 76ers defeat Milwaukee Bucks 127-116: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NBA · Milwaukee Bucks 116, Philadelphia 76ers 127

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Milwaukee Bucks covered the spread as 13-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 234.5, with 243 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers final score and game recap

The Philadelphia 76ers led 34-25 after the first quarter and 64-60 at halftime. They outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 63-56 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers?

The Milwaukee Bucks covered the spread as 13-point underdogs, losing by 11 points.

The spread opened at Philadelphia 76ers -12.5 and closed at Philadelphia 76ers -13. AiQ's pick was the Milwaukee Bucks +12.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.

Did Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers go over or under the total?

The game went over: 243 points combined against a closing total of 234.5, over by 8.5. 124 of the 243 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 230.5 and closed at 234.5. AiQ's pick was the under 234.5: a loss.

How did AiQ's Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers predictions do?

AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the spread and wrong on the moneyline and the total.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Milwaukee Bucks at +470 and the Philadelphia 76ers at -650. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Philadelphia 76ers a 83% favorite. The Philadelphia 76ers won as the favorite at -650: $15.38 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Milwaukee Bucks, the best price before the game was +460 at Caesars: +9.9% value.

The spread moved toward the Philadelphia 76ers between the open and the close, and the Milwaukee Bucks covered. The total moved up from 230.5 to 234.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Milwaukee Bucks 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over. That made it three straight losses for the Milwaukee Bucks.

This result left the Philadelphia 76ers 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Philadelphia 76ers.

What's next for Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers?

Next for the Milwaukee Bucks: the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia 76ers: the Detroit Pistons at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026.