Key Points
- Indiana Leads Series in 4/5 Matchup of Eastern Conference Playoffs
- NBA MVP Award Finalist Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Even Series
- Pacers Never Trailed in Dominant Game One Victory in First Round NBA Playoff Series
The Milwaukee Bucks can't be blamed if they are questioning whether they belong in these NBA Playoffs. On Sunday, Milwaukee was thrashed by the Indiana Pacers.
But don't get carried away, hoops fans: the Bucks still have a freak in their uniform.
The Greek Freak, to be exact.
(Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
Giannis Antetokounmpo
is a finalist for the NBA MVP Award, an honor he's won twice.
The Greek Freak has also won an NBA title, rather recently
Which means he knows the ups and downs of the NBA postseason. One game does not a series make.
Odds from BetMGM Sportsbook reveal the
Pacers as slight favorites to win Game 2
at home on Tuesday. But in this article we are agnostic on which team will prevail.
Our focus is on NBA Playoffs player props for MIL/IND. Tip-off is 7 PM EDT on NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
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Player Prop Picks: Bucks at Pacers Tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 35+ Points, +105
You may think the Pacers have a strategy to slow down or even contain Antetokounmpo. They don't. The Freak had 36 points and 12 boards in Game 1.
And he actually had a stretch where he didn't get his shot off well. In Game 2, the Pacers will have their hands full with Antetokounmpo.
Alternate point odds for Antetokounmpo in Game 2 include:
- Giannis 30+ Points: -275
- Giannis 35+ Points: +105
- Giannis 40+ Points: +275
- Giannis 45+ Points: +700
That's right: if you think Antetokounmpo can score 45 or more in Game 2, your winning $100 bet will earn $700 from
BetMGM.
NBA Playoff performance
- After a Win: 25.1 PPG; 10.5 RPG; 5.5 APG
- After a Loss: 28.3 PPG; 13.7 RPG; 5.0 APG
In his NBA playoff career, Giannis Antetokounmpo has 25 games with at least 23 field goal attempts. That places him in the top ten all-time in NBA history in that opportunity category.
Tonight with his team's backs against the wall, The Greek Freak is going to hoist the basketball toward the hoop often. And we mean often.
If you're going to go down in the first two games of a playoff series, you better do it with your best
With 47 playoff games of 10 field goals or more made, Antetokounmpo ranks among the best postseason performers in NBA annals.
Antetokounmpo likes to strap his team on his shoulders in the NBA Playoffs, in particularly when his team has just lost a game. The Bucks have rarely looked as bad in the playoffs as they did in Game 1.
You can bank on Antetokounmpo moving forward to take the responsibility of Game 2.
BET:
Wager $100 and if Antetokounmpo scores 35+ points, you take home $205, including your stake.
Andrew Nembhard, Over 1.5 Three-Pointers Made, +160
In Game 1, Nembhard scored 17, which is nearly twice his regular season average. This season, 13 times Nembhard hit at least two threes in a game: twice he did it against Milwaukee.
This is a sneaky-good matchup for the second-year swing guard. If there is a Pacer who could emerge as an unlikely hero in this round one matchup, it's Nemby.
Wager $100, and if Andrew Nembhard hits at least two three-point shots, you will win $160.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Over 51.5 Points+Assists+Rebounds, -105
Surprise! Surprise! We are not done with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks' star is a close to a lock to exceed 51 points+ assists+rebounds as anyone in the NBA Playoffs at this time.
If he hits his career playoff averages, The Freak will get 44 combined in the three big categories
But, as we have shown elsewhere in this article, Antetokounmpo is a beast when he plays in a playoff game following a loss.
Wager $105 to win $100 on this NBA player prop.
Carlisle is X Factor in NBA Playoff Series between Pacers and Bucks
Rick Carlisle brings a steady, cerebral presence to the Indiana sideline as his team navigates the high-pressure environment of the NBA Playoffs.
Known for his calm demeanor and sharp basketball intellect, Carlisle has long been respected as one of the league’s most tactically sound coaches.
His ability to adapt mid-series and make subtle, effective adjustments has helped elevate Indiana back into postseason relevance.
Carlisle began his NBA head coaching career with the Detroit Pistons in 2001, immediately turning the team into a contender and earning Coach of the Year honors in 2002.
He later guided the Indiana Pacers to multiple playoff runs in his first stint from 2003 to 2007
However, it was with the Dallas Mavericks that Carlisle reached the pinnacle of NBA coaching, leading them to a championship in 2011.
That run cemented his reputation as a coach who can outmaneuver even the most star-laden teams when it matters most.
Returning to Indiana in 2021, Carlisle brought with him a wealth of experience and a clear vision for developing young talent.
His poise under pressure and analytical approach to the game continue to make him a trusted leader in one of basketball’s toughest environments. Could Indiana get to the NBA Finals: indeed they could.
How to Watch Bucks vs Pacers, April 22
- Milwaukee vs Indiana, 7:30 PM EDT: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana; FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin; and NBA TV. You can also see the game via MAX/HBO streaming subscription.
Listen to Game Two on SiriusXM93.5/107.5 The Fan OR 620 AM/103.3 FM WTMJ.
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