The discussion of the first NBA playoff game inevitably implies some conjectures, given the bets and magnitude they will certainly affect the result.
Historical, coaches cut their banks in the postseason to play additional beginners. In addition, the defense intensifies and offensive possessions become more measures.
In addition to that, the most open Saturday between the Bucks and the Pacers adds another element because Milwaukee has adjusted its style the last games. I think this creates a support bet opportunity.
All-Star Damian Lillard’s guard has been out since March 18 with deep venous thrombosis on his right calf. The Doc Rivers coach said that Lillard is an out of blood and increases basketball activity, but the starter of the series is expected to be lost.
Duration This section without Lillard, Rivers has begun to protect Ryan Rollins, but offensive rotations and the game plan have drastically changed deposit for the availability of certain reserves.
The key role player Bobby Portis recently returned from a suspension of 25 games for positive for the tramadol analgesic and has only played three games. I think those three games are the best example of what we can expect in game 1 in Indiana.
One was a burst with the bank in the garbage time, which made it an atypical case. In the other two, Rivers only played four reservations and rolls limited to a total of 40 minutes. Consistently, the Bucks ran their offensive through Giannis Antetokounmpo and he effectively played the role of Point Forward.
The two -time MVP ended with 10 assists and 15 assists in those two games. In addition, according to the advanced NBA.com statistics, it had 37 combined potential assists. Rivers surrounded him with capable shooters and forced the defense to choose his poison.
Even before Portis returned, Antetokounmpo was accumulating two -digit assists. In general, he has done so in five of his last six games, with the only exception of that explosive victory over the Pelicans in which he only played 26 minutes.
Duration This section, Antetokounmppo results in second place in the NBA with 20.2 potential assists. In the upper part of the list are the main manager brings Young, Tyrese Haliburton and Josh Giddey. Antetokounmpo has replaced Lillard as the focal point and the rivers trust their star to make the right decisions.
Betting on the NBA?
The Pacers will probably be prepared, but occupy the 15th place in defensive efficiency. The defense can improve for a playoff game, but ultimately, this team will not have many answers. Of course, there is always the risk of lost shots or antetokounmppo creating the open shot through a “hockey assistance”, but all bets have risks and unknowns.
I have 37-25-1 ATS in this post Sports section (which enters the Mavericks National Team on Friday night +6.5) and I think antetokounmpo on 7.5 assists is an excellent bet.
