The Milwaukee Bucks are in free fall, having dropped four straight games and nine of their last 13 as they cling to a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference. On Tuesday, they’ll try to right the ship when they host the Phoenix Suns in Mike Budenholzer’s return to Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee fell 145-124 to the Hawks on Sunday and continues to play without Damian Lillard, leaving Giannis Antetokounmpo to carry the load. Phoenix, meanwhile, has lost three straight and will be without Kevin Durant, who will not travel after rolling his ankle.
Here is the featured Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Tuesday’s matchup against the Suns.
Best Giannis Antetokounmpo Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 48.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)
Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 10 games without Lillard this season. With Lillard sidelined by deep vein thrombosis, Antetokounmpo continues to shoulder the scoring and playmaking burden for a struggling Bucks offense.
In last Tuesday’s meeting with the Suns, Antetokounmpo recorded 31 points and 10 rebounds, and he’ll likely see even more touches in the rematch given Phoenix’s ongoing defensive issues. The Suns allowed 148 points to the Rockets on Sunday and will be without Durant and Bradley Beal on Tuesday.
The matchup problems that Antetokounmpo poses for Phoenix should lead to him imposing his will across various categories. However, his assist count will be an important factor considering that it has been on the lower side in some of his recent performances.
Despite Milwaukee’s recent struggles, Antetokounmpo’s high-usage role and consistent stat production make this a strong over target. With the Bucks desperate to avoid further slippage in the standings, expect another aggressive performance from their MVP candidate in a game where volume and responsibility remain firmly on his shoulders.
