The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in Wednesday’s first nationally televised matchup. While the anticipation has diminished with Joel Embiid and Paul George both sidelined due to injuries, there are still plenty of intriguing betting options on DraftKings Sportsbook, including for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Coming off a season averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 73 games, Antetokounmpo has a high bar set for his production against the 76ers. Antetokounmpo is expected to guide the Bucks to previous heights after consecutive first-round exits in the second full season of his star duo with Damian Lillard.
Before the Bucks face the 76ers, here are the best Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider:
Best Giannis Antetokounmpo Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
The lines for Antetokounmpo’s stats against the 76ers are 28.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on DraftKings Sportsbook. He would need to exceed last season’s averages for rebounds and assists to hit the Over, but this line is below his scoring average.
With Andre Drummond filling in for Embiid as the 76ers’ starting center, Antetokounmpo should find it much easier to attack the rim. Not having George involved as a help defender only further simplifies attacking Philadelphia’s defense in the half-court setting. It would be worth taking the Over for 28.5 points at -105. With Khris Middleton sidelined due to injury, Antetokounmpo’s impact will be even more essential to carry the scoring load.
Some additional scoring props could be an intriguing option. DraftKings Sportsbook offers “race to X points” prop bets for Antetokounmpo, with odds being +280 to be the first to score 5 points, +180 to reach 10 points and 15 points first, and +155 to get 20 and 25 points before any other player involved in the matchup.
Another option is to take the Under at +105 for Antetokounmpo to record over 6.5 assists. However, he’s favored (-135) to hit the Over. This is one of the prop bets that will likely come down to the game’s final moments before deciding the outcome, so it comes with a risk.
If you believe today is one of the lucky days Antetokounmpo hits a three-pointer, you can get the Over for 0.5 made three-pointers for +130. Betting on him to record a triple-double comes with +475 odds.
There are a few head-to-head prop bets to consider, but they come with risks. The category involved is blocks. The line for total blocks between Antetokounmpo and Kelly Oubre Jr. is set at 1.5, with the Under at +115, which could be worth considering.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, remains firmly in the mix to win the honor again this season. He ranks fifth at +1200 on DraftKings Sportsbook, trailing only Luka Doncic (+370), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+425), Nikola Jokic (+425), and Jayson Tatum (+850).
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