Tonight, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks face off against a rejuvenated Golden State Warriors squad which has spent the last several weeks climbing the tightly-contested Western Conference standings.
As Lillard takes a team he has some history with, here’s the best prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for the Bucks’ star point guard.
Best Damian Lillard prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Lillard’s prop lines at 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line for tonight is 33.5.
Golden State falls eighth in defensive rating and 16th in pace. Unfortunately for the Warriors, superstar Steph Curry has been ruled out for tonight’s contest. The Bucks should have a much easier time escaping the Bay with a win, but Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Warriors will surely claw their way to a competitive game.
Lillard’s points prop feels like a natural pick tonight, especially at this 22.5 line. He averages 25.1 points per game on the season, a good deal higher than the over/under is listed at. Last time Lillard faced Golden State back in February, he erupted for a 38-point performance, too.
The nine-time All-Star should be positioned to go over his points line tonight. He’s surpassed 22.5 points in 37 of his 57 games overall, a hit rate of nearly 65%. While the -115 odds aren’t spectacular, they’re solid. The biggest hurdle standing in Lillard’s way tonight may be the Warriors’ Gary Payton II, a tenacious defender who could see more playing time in Curry’s absence. Regardless, the over on Lillard’s points line feels like a reliable pick tonight against a Golden State squad missing their heartbeat in Curry.
