Betting Trend: Milwaukee has won four straight in this series, covering the spread in three of those contests.

With both Joel Embiid and Paul George ruled out for the Sixers, I'm betting on Milwaukee to cover the 3.5-point spread. The Bucks will be eager to prove they're among the East's best after finishing third in the conference last season only to flame out in the first round of the playoffs.

Expect Giannis to get to the rim with ease and spread the ball around, outscoring a Philly team devoid of scorers. As good as the Sixers can be, the smart bet is on Milwaukee to easily cover on Wednesday.