Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks need a win to save their season and force a game 6 on Friday. The Bucks have split their last eight games. The Bucks are looking at three straight first round exits.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 108.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 50.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.8 points and 14.3 rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 15.3 points and 1.5 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer, and Kevin Porter Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers look to advance to the second round second straight years for the first time since the 2013-14 season. The Pacers have won 18 of their last 23 games. The Pacers have won seven of their last eight home games.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.5 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 15.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Nembhard is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 84.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bucks have lost each of their last nine road games against Pacers teams that held a winning record.
• The Pacers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against the Bucks.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six playoff home games.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games as road underdogs.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine Game 5s of a playoff series.
• The Bucks have won four of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 road games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (1308) this season.
• Kevin Porter Jr. is one of only two players to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Pacers vs Bucks Injury Report

Tyler Smith is dotubful for the Milwaukee Bucks with an ankle injury. Smith has played 31 minutes in the month of April and hasn’t played in two weeks. Damian Lillard is out with a torn Achilles he suffered in game four.

The Pacers will continue to be without Isaiah Jackson due to a torn Achilles. Bennedict Mathurin is questionable with an abdominal contusion. Mathurin missed game four with the injury.

Pacers vs Bucks Prediction

The Bucks have been badly outplayed in three of the four games this series, and now they won’t have Lillard. The favorite has covered seven of the last nine games between the Bucks and Pacers. The Bucks just don’t have the defensive ability to defend the ball movement of the Pacers, and it’s why Indiana has topped 120 points in two of the last three games. Antetokounmpo is dominating his part, but there’s not enough around him for it to matter. This has the potential to get ugly. Give me the Pacers in a double-digit win as they move onto the second round.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Milwaukee vs. Indiana matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,200

Talented power forward Pascal Siakam has been a key contributor for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on his contributions to his team.

In the 82 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Siakam has averaged 20.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 82 games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Pacers this season, Siakam is averaging a robust 37.2 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that these two teams have met multiple times this season. How has Siakam performed in the matchups with the Bucks? In the Indiana Pacers 123-115 win over the Milwaukee Bucks five days ago, Indiana power forward played exceptionally well. More specifically, the talented power forward tallied 24 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in the Pacers defeat of the Bucks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

For the reasons just outlined above, I am backing Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this one game NBA DFS slate.

Flex Plays

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $13,600

In the 71 games that Antetokounmpo played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Antetokounmpo is averaging a whopping 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 71 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.1% field goal percentage, a 22.2% three-point percentage and a 61.7% free throw percentage.

In conclusion, I fully expect Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to continue his outstanding play in tomorrow night’s NBA playoff game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this Eastern Conference playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,400: Myles Turner, Center (Indiana Pacers) $8,200: Kevin Porter Jr., Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $7,000: Gary Trent Jr., Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $6,000.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $13,600

Talented forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the leader in the paint that the Milwaukee Bucks have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has Antetokounmpo played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season to answer that question.

In the 70 games that Antetokounmpo played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Antetokounmpo is averaging a whopping 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 70 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.1% field goal percentage, a 22.2% three-point percentage and a 61.7% free throw percentage.

It is noteworthy that these two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Antetokounmpo perform in the most recent matchup? In the Milwaukee Bucks dominant 117-101 win over the Indiana Pacers two days ago, Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played rather well. More specifically, the veteran forward tallied 37 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and one steal in the Bucks defeat of the Pacers.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,000

Talented power forward Pascal Siakam has been a key contributor for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on his contributions to his team.

In the 81 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Siakam has averaged 20.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,200: Damian Lillard, Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $10,000: Gary Trent Jr., Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $5,400.

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Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers had all the momentum coming into Milwaukee, but now they find themselves in a real series battle after they lost by 117-101 in Game 3 on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 28 points on 12 of 19 shooting, Aaron Nesmith added 18 points with seven rebounds and three assists, while Tyrese Haliburton tallied 14 points with seven rebounds and 10 assists.

As a team, the Pacers shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 41 from the 3-point line as they started strong with 31 points in the second quarter to take a 10-point lead into halftime. Only to get completely blown out by 70-44 in the second half as they just had no answer for the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr who torched them for 37 points apiece. The Pacers only had three players finishing in double figures in scoring, and they needed much more from Myles Turner, who shot just one of nine for his six points with four turnovers.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are still trailing in the series, but they must be brimming with confidence following their big win in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his terrific form with 37 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on 14 of 19 shooting, Gary Trent Jr drained nine 3-pointers to finish with 37 points on 11 of 16 shooting while AJ Green chipped in with 12 points off the bench.

As a team, the Bucks shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 41 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in deep trouble when they started to fall behind going into halftime. Before they dominated the third quarter by 39-18 to make it look easy in the end. Damian Lillard had a rough game as he shot just two of 12 for his seven points, while Kevin Porter Jr finished scoreless on zero of five shooting off the bench.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The home team has won each of the Bucks’ last seven Eastern Conference First Round games.
• The Pacers have lost each of their last four games at Fiserv Forum.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last six playoff games.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bucks have lost each of their last seven playoff games following a win.
• The Pacers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven playoff games following a win.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six playoff games against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (1308) this season.
• Damian Lillard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Bucks vs Pacers Prediction

The Pacers are still keeping an eye on Bennedict Mathurin who is questionable due to an adominal contusion, while the Bucks have listed Tyler Smith as questionable. The Pacers missed out on a big chance to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. I think it may come back to bite them, as the Bucks were able to win comfortably in Game 3 despite a combined seven points from Lillard and Porter Jr, which won’t happen again this season.

The Pacers are still a long way from being in trouble as they still hold home-court advantage, but the Bucks hold the momentum. Antetokounmpo is still on fire, and I think they can square things up with a narrow win and cover at home in this spot.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $13,600

Talented forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the leader in the paint that the Milwaukee Bucks have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has Antetokounmpo played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season to answer that question.

In the 69 games that Antetokounmpo played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Antetokounmpo is averaging a whopping 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 69 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.1% field goal percentage, a 22.2% three-point percentage and a 61.7% free throw percentage.

It is noteworthy that these two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Antetokounmpo perform in the most recent matchup? In the Indiana Pacers 123-115 win over the Milwaukee Bucks three days ago, Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played rather well. More specifically, the veteran forward amassed 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and one block in the Pacers defeat of the Bucks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,400

Veteran power forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been a standout performer for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on his contributions to his team.

In the 80 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Siakam has averaged 20.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,400: Damian Lillard, Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $9,800: Brook Lopez, Center (Milwaukee Bucks) $6,000.

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Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers look for a statement win to take a 3-0 series lead. The Pacers have won 17 of their last 21 games.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 120 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 17 points and 3.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 41.4 percent from beyond the arc and 86.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks need a win to have any real shot of winning this series. The Bucks ended the regular season with eight straight wins and have gotten killed defensively in their last two games.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 106.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 35 points and 15 rebounds, while Bobby Portis is averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds. Damian Lillard is the third double-digit scorer, and Kevin Porter Jr. is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 41.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round road games following a win.
• The Bucks have won each of their last seven home games against the Pacers following a loss.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against the Pacers following a road loss.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a win.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bucks have lost seven of their last eight playoff games as favorites.
• The Pacers have won nine of their last 10 games.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven playoff games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine playoff games as favorites.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (1308) this season.
• Damian Lillard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Bucks vs Pacers Injury Report

Tyler Smith is questionable for the Milwaukee Bucks with an ankle injury. Smith has played 31 minutes in the month of April.

The Pacers will continue to be without Isaiah Jackson due to a torn Achilles.

Bucks vs Pacers Prediction

You can consider the points with the Pacers, as they just haven’t missed in this series and if that continues, they’re going to cruise to a 3-0 lead. However, we know role players don’t perform as well on the road, so I do expect some regression from the Pacers. Also, the Bucks had their chances to win game 2. Lillard has a game under his belt and should be better after getting some of the rust off.

The Bucks won 27 games at home this season, and coach Doc Rivers seemed confident after a game 2 loss. I had the Bucks before the series and despite an 0-2 loss, I’m not ready to write them off just yet. I don’t love the line as it’s a big swing, but I’ll still lean Bucks in a must win. 

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Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks hope to rebound from a blowout loss to even up the series at 1-1. The Bucks have won eight of their last nine games.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 98 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 51.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 36 points and 12 rebounds, while AJ Green is averaging 15 points and 3 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Kevin Porter Jr. is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 24.3 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers look for another win to take a comfortable 2-0 series lead. The Pacers have lost just two home games since February 26.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117 points on 51.9 percent shooting and allowing 98 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 19 points and 5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Benedict Mathurin is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 24.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bucks have lost each of their last eight road games against Pacers teams that held a winning record.
• The Pacers have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against the Bucks.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round games as road underdogs.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight playoff home games.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Bucks have won each of their last seven night games.
• The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine Game 2s of a playoff series.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pacers following a road loss.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (1308) this season.
• Taurean Prince ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (43.9%) this season.

Pacers vs Bucks Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Tyler Smith. Damian Lillard is questionable with a calf injury. Lillard was dealing with a blood clot situation and hasn’t played since March 18. Lillard has played in 65 career playoff games and adds a much-needed scoring option to the Bucks.

The Pacers will continue to be without Isaiah Jackson due to a torn Achilles.

Pacers vs Bucks Prediction

I liked the Bucks to win this series because they have the best player on the court, and they’re a big team that can be physical with the Pacers. For this game, it depends on if Lillard returns. Watch the injury report before betting. The Bucks clearly have offensive issues, but a return of Lillard changes things and takes pressure off Antetokounmpo to do everything.

Seeing Lillard talk with Tyrese Haliburton during game 1 gives me confidence in the Bucks. Like Luka, Lillard is one of those guys you don’t want to upset, and if he plays, the Bucks could be in business. Also, remember the Pacers are 37-45-1 ATS despite 51 wins. The Bucks have 44 covers and are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog. Again, a lot has to do with the potential return of Lillard, but at the time of this writing give me the bucket with the Bucks.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $8,800

Veteran power forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been an essential part for the Indiana Pacers starting lineup this season. With that said how has the talented power forward contributed to his team from a statistical perspective? Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to answer that question.

In the 79 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Siakam has averaged a robust 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers 117-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks two days ago, Indiana power forward Pascal Siakam played exceptionally well. More specifically, Siakam accumulated 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal and in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Bucks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers win over the Bucks just mentioned, Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam amassed a massive 41.8 Draftkings points. What did we learn from the data just presented? Clearly, Pascal Siakam can post a high number of DFS points on any given night. I fully expect that trend to continue in this evening’s matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.

In my view, Pascal Siakam’s low Draftkings price of only $8,800 presents the best fantasy value on this NBA DFS slate. For that specific reason, I am backing Indiana Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Myles Turner, Center, Indiana Pacers $8,000

In addition to power forward Pascal Siakam, center Myles Turner has been a key contributor to the Indiana Pacers overall team achievements this season.

In the 73 games that Myles Turner has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA season, Turner has averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.1 blocks and 0.8 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 73 games that Myle Turner has played for the Indiana Pacers this season, Turner has averaged 32.2 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Giannis Antetokounmpo, Power Forward (Milwaukee Bucks) $14,400: Kevin Porter Jr., Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $5,800.

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Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks head into the playoffs riding an eight-game winning streak. The Bucks are in the playoffs for a ninth straight season and haven’t lost a game since March 30.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers enter the playoffs wins in 13 of their last 16 games. The Pacers are in the playoffs back-to-back years and have lost two home games since February 26.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Bucks have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
• The Pacers have won each of their last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after coming off overtime.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff games following a win.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four playoff home games.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Bucks have won each of their last eight games.
• The Pacers have lost each of their last five Game 1s of a playoff series.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the league for points in the paint (1308) this season.
• Kevin Porter Jr. is one of only two players to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Pacers vs Bucks Injury Report

The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Tyler Smith and Damian Lillard.

Pacers vs Bucks Prediction

The Pacers have been one of the best teams in the league under the 2025 calendar, and nearly full strength at home, it makes sense they’re respectable favorites. However, the Bucks have won four of the last six games against the Pacers, which includes a seven-point win about a month ago. Lillard won’t be back until likely game two, but they’ll still have the best player on the court.

There’s value to getting points in the playoffs with the team that has the best player. Also, the Bucks have covered each of their last six games as an underdog, and each of those last three covers were outright wins. Despite all of the wins, the Pacers are 36-45-1 ATS on the season. Only the Kings, Pelicans, Wizards, Suns, and 76ers have a worse cover percentage than the Pacers. Give me the points.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $13,200

Talented forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the leader in the paint that the Milwaukee Bucks have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 67 games that Antetokounmpo played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo is averaged a massive 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 67 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.1% field goal percentage, a 22.2% three-point percentage and a 61.7% free throw percentage.

Earlier this month, in the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played exceptionally well. Antetokounmpo amassed 28 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Pistons. It should also be mentioned, that in the Bucks victory over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo tallied 53.3 Draftkings points in only 26 minutes of play.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,000

Veteran power forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been a standout performer for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on his contributions to his team.

In the 78 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam has averaged a robust 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,400: Brook Lopez, Center (Milwaukee Bucks) $7,800.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham is an exceptional young talent that is quickly establishing himself as one of the best guards in the National Basketball Association. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s relevant player data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 70 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 70 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Detroit Pistons 115-106 victory over the New York Knicks two days ago, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Cunningham amassed 36 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in the Pistons win over the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyle Kuzma, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $7,200

Veteran forward Kyle Kuzma has been a key contributor to the Milwaukee Bucks overall team achievements this season.

In the 64 games that forward Kyle Kuzma has played in the 2024 NBA regular season, Kuzma is averaging 14.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in tomorrow afternoon’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,000: Tobias Harris, Power Forward (Detroit Pistons) $7,000: Ryan Rollins, Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $5,000.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons recently played the Kings, Knicks, and Bucks. The Pistons have lost five of their last seven games and play the Knicks in the first round.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Timberwolves Pelicans, and Pistons. The Bucks have won seven straight games and will play the Pacers in the first round.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 14 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have won each of their last 12 games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road win.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have lost each of their last six Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.

Bucks vs Pistons Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims, Taurean Prince, Gary Trent Jr., Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Tyler Smith, and Damian Lillard.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction

Don’t expect to see any key player in this matchup, as the Pistons and Bucks have their first round matchups secured. At the time of this writing, the Bucks already announced they’re resting pretty much their entire team. Expect the same from the Pistons at some point. This is a game you should probably avoid, but if forced to pick, I’ll lean Bucks because they’re at home. Also, the Bucks have won 12 straight games against the Pistons, which includes a road win on Friday as a 4.5-point underdog.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $12,000

Talented forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has certainly been the driving force behind the Milwaukee Bucks success this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 66 games that Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo is averaging a massive 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 66 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.3% field goal percentage, a 23% three-point percentage and a 61.2% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks convincing 136-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played exceptionally well. Antetokounmpo amassed 28 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Pistons. It should also be mentioned, that in the Bucks victory over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo tallied 53.3 Draftkings points in only 26 minutes of play.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyle Kuzma, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $7,800

In addition to forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, forward Kyle Kuzma has been a key contributor to the Milwaukee Bucks this season. Let’s examine Kuzma’s player data from this season to better shed light on his overall contributions to his team.

In the 31 games that forward Kyle Kuzma has played in the 2024 NBA regular season, Kuzma is averaging 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,800: Ausar Thompson, Forward (Detroit Pistons) $8,000.

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Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Timberwolves and Pelicans, and they play the Pistons next. The Bucks have won six straight games and are the fifth seed in the East.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Kings, beat the Knicks, and they play the Bucks next. The Pistons have lost four of their last six games and are the sixth seed in the East.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Pistons vs Bucks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims, Tyler Smith, and Damian Lillard.

Pistons vs Bucks Prediction

This line is a bit rich when you consider the Bucks have won 11 straight games against the Pistons. The Pistons haven’t beaten the Bucks since January 2022. The Bucks are playing some of their best ball of the season, which includes six straight wins, and they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games. The Pistons have lost four of their last six games, and the defense has taken a step back. Maybe the Bucks are going to sit some guys after playing last night, and that’s playing into the line. I’m still going to grab the points with the Bucks, given the one-sided H2H history.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in terrific form as they’ve won 14 of their last 17 games overall, and they will be gunning for a sixth-straight victory after sneaking past the 76ers in a 114-109 road win on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 37 points on 12 of 21 shooting, Rudy Gobert added 23 points with 19 rebounds and three blocks, and Julius Randle chipped in with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and took an early 13-point lead. However, they allowed the 76ers to hang around and didn’t really take control of the contest until they went on a pivotal 12-0 run in the fourth quarter. The Wolves will meet the Grizzlies after this game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fifth-straight victory after outlasting the Pelicans in a 111-107 road win on Sunday. Gary Trent Jr led the team with 29 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Brook Lopez and Kevin Porter Jr each scored 20 points, while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 14 points, 10 assists, and four steals off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 46 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Pelicans in a tight contest. Until they caught fire with a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win on the road.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Bucks have won seven of their last eight games following a road win.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Bucks have lost 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
• The road team has covered the spread in eight of the Bucks’ last 10 games.

Bucks vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves are coming into this one with a full squad once again, while the Bucks have ruled out Damian Lillard again, and they have Pat Connaughton listed as questionable. It’s hard to split these two squads at the moment, so I’m not surprised to see the line so short in this one. The Bucks beat the Timberwolves by 103-101 back on Feb. 12, and another win here wouldn’t be surprising given how well Antetokounmpo has been playing lately. However, the Timberwolves are just about at full strength. They’ve been in season-best form, and I think they get their revenge with a narrow win and cover on the road.

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Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been at their best as they’ve lost six of their last 11 games overall, but they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after outlasting the Heat in a 121-115 overtime road win last night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with a triple-double of 36 points with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Porter Jr added 24 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists off the bench while Brook Lopez chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and eight of 24 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to rally back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. They clamped down defensively and restricted the Heat to just four points in overtime to earn the gritty road win.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting trampled by the Lakers in a 124-108 road defeat on Friday. Jose Alverado led the team with 27 points and five assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Karlo Matkovic added 15 points on six of seven shooting while Yves Missi chipped in with 13 points and 11 rebounds. As a team, the Pelicans shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line, but they got cold early and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 37-23 in the second quarter. Elfrid Payton had a mixed game as he tallied 12 assists but scored just two points with five turnovers, while Bruce Brown scored just one point on zero of five shooting.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Bucks and Pelicans.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Bucks and Pelicans.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won each of the Pelicans’ last seven games.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a road win.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Pelicans vs Bucks Prediction

The Bucks are still shorthanded with Damian Lillard out again, while the Pelicans are still missing a host of players including Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy. These teams have yet to meet this season, as an earlier meeting back in January was postponed. The Bucks are starting to turn things around with three wins on the trot, and they are certainly more healthy than the Pelicans, who are missing almost all of their best players. It’s always tricky playing the second game of a back to back set, but the Bucks are in a groove right now and should be good enough to run past this slumping Pelicans squad, who have little to play for.

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Miami Heat Betting Preview

Heat vs Bucks Prediction

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Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

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76ers vs Bucks Prediction

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Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Rockets and Timberwolves, and they play the Celtics, Knicks, and Warriors next. The Suns have lost three straight games and wouldn’t be in the play-in tournament if the season ended today.

The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Knicks and Hawks, and they play the 76ers, Heat, and Pelicans next. The Bucks have lost nine of their last 13 games and have dropped to the sixth seed in the East.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.2 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Bucks vs Suns Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims and Damian Lillard. AJ Green is questionable with an AC joint injury.

The Suns will be without Kevin Durant, while Bradley Beal is questionable due to a hamstring injury.

Bucks vs Suns Prediction

The Bucks have lost four straight games, and it’s hard to get behind them with a steep line given their form and the fact they’re still without Lillard. However, the Suns are back to being stuck in the suck, and now they’re down Durant. The Suns just can’t catch a break, and they’re on the road where they’ve lost 25 times. The Suns are 29-45-1 ATS on the season. If the Bucks don’t win this game, and win comfortably, it may be time to hit the panic button. I don’t love the line given the way the Bucks have played this week, but this is a fade of the Suns.

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