The Bucks and 76ers have had underwhelming seasons due to injuries. Milwaukee is still in a playoff spot, holding the sixth seed, but the 76ers are 13th and eliminated from playoff contention.
Tonight’s matchup should be a one-sided affair as both teams are chasing opposite agendas. The Bucks need to win to maintain playoff positioning, while the 76ers are trying to maximize their chances at the No. 1 pick.
The Bucks are 12-point favorites on the road, and the game total is set at 228 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Below, I have featured my favorite Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bets to consider from this contest.
Best Giannis Antetokounmpo Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Giannis Antetokounmpo over 31.5 points (-115)
Antetokounmpo is on a solid scoring run, reaching 30 points in each of his last five games. He’ll have a good opportunity to continue the streak tonight against the 76ers.
Philadelphia has the 26th worst defensive efficiency and holds opponents to 65.9 percent from within five feet of the basket. That’s the third worst rating in the NBA, and it bodes well for Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP scores the majority of his baskets in the paint.
With no clear rim protector, Antetokounmpo should have free reign over the paint tonight. The 76ers will either be forced to foul him or allow easy buckets.
A similar situation happened on Tuesday against the Suns. Phoenix’s frontcourt consisted of Nick Richards starting and Oso Ighodaro off the bench. Antetokounmpo capitalized and scored 37 points in a 133-123 victory.
The Suns have equally as poor defensive efficiency and opponent’s field goal percentage within five feet. It would make sense for Antetokounmpo to dominate the 76ers tonight.
The one caveat is that the Bucks are 12-point favorites. This could be a blowout with how weak the 76ers are. That said, the Bucks haven’t been overly impressive lately. They’ve recently lost to the Hawks by 21 and to the Knicks without Jalen Brunson.
The 76ers should keep the game close enough, forcing Antetokounmpo to play over 30 minutes of action. If he does this, there’s a good chance he’s hitting the over on his points prop line.
