Wednesday night’s NBA slate finds two teams in the throes of desperate struggles. The Golden State Warriors host the Milwaukee Bucks in a battle of recent title winners that are finding it tough to keep it together. With both teams in flux, it makes the player prop market all the more appealing.
The Warriors are 6.5-point favorites at home against the Bucks on the DraftKings Sportsbook. A Milwaukee upset is priced at +205, with the total set at 229.5 points. Let’s get into my favorite player props for this game.
Warriors vs. Bucks player props
Kevin Porter Jr. 30+ Points + Rebounds + Assists -115
The Warriors are struggling to keep things together on both ends of the floor. Guards like Kevin Porter Jr. have been giving them trouble all year. Their discipline on defense has waned at times, and a capable driver who knows how to get to his spots will find himself with plenty of scoring opportunities. Expecting a great night from KPJ in this one.
Bobby Portis 20+ Points + Rebounds + Assists +116
Another archetype the Warriors are struggling with. Portis is an exceptional rebounder for his position, leveraging his size and athleticism well to get boards. Golden State is deficient in both of those areas, giving Portis a ton of chances to get busy on the offensive glass. He also loves to post up mismatches, a tactic I expect Doc Rivers to employ heavily against Golden State’s smaller groups. This could be a great night for Bobby.
Draymond Green 1+ Blocks and 1+ Steals SGP +138
It has been a trying season for Draymond Green. So much rests on his shoulders to keep this Warriors defense held together. The Bucks are going to get downhill a lot from the perimeter, putting pressure on Draymond Green to make rotations. It won’t always be pretty, as he’s overtasked for his size and age. But he still knows how to make an impact rotation, and will be in the passing and driving lanes all night long.
