Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prop Pick: Can Brook Lopez, Bucks Avenge Last Week's Defeat to Pacers?
The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, and are looking for a taste of revenge after coming up short against them in last week's NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal game. Can Brook Lopez rally the troops and contribute to a bounce back win? Ben Rajavuori brings us his top prop pick in Bucks vs. Pacers.
Ben Rajavuori - December 13, 2023, 4:27 PM EST
5 minIndiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prop Pick: Can Brook Lopez, Bucks Avenge Last Week's Defeat to Pacers?
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers tonight in a rematch of the semifinals of the first NBA In-Season Tournament last week. The Pacers won 128-119 in that matchup to move on to the championship against the Lakers. The Bucks shot 44.8% from the field in that game, which ultimately was their demise. Can they get revenge tonight against the Pacers?
Pacers vs. Bucks Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 13, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Pacers vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Pacers +6.5 (-108), Bucks -6.5 (-108)
- Total Odds: O 258.5 (-110), U 258.5 (-109)
- Moneyline Odds: Pacers (+210), Bucks (-245)
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
In that game last week, Giannis dropped 37, and Damian Lillard had 24. They are the two main scorers for the Bucks, as Giannis is averaging 30.6 points per game, and Damian Lillard is averaging 25 points per game. However, tonight I am targeting Brook Lopez, the center for the Bucks.
Brook Lopez is the next leading scorer behind Giannis and Dame with 13.7 points per game. Lopez dominates the paint, and he actually is averaging 1.9 threes per game as well on 35% shooting from deep. He is a balanced center that is good in the backcourt and can score from anywhere. He has an excellent matchup against the Pacers tonight.
Myles Turner is not a good defender, and has given up big games to big men. He ranks 3rd worst in defensive rating amongst starting centers, and the Pacers' pace of play only makes matters worse. The Pacers are giving up 25.7 points per game to centers this season, which is 2nd worst in the league behind the Wizards.
Additionally, this game has the highest total in NBA history at a whopping 258 points. The Pacers rank first in pace by the NBA's metrics, while the Bucks are 5th in pace of play. Also, the Pacers don't play much defense, which is why this total is historically high. Brook Lopez only shot 41% in the last meeting in the semifinals and still had 18 points. His total is set at 14.5 tonight. In a back-and-forth, high-paced game, he should hit 15 or more tonight.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pick
2 Unit Pick: Brook Lopez Over 14.5 Points (+100) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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