Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in action for the Bucks, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
Heat vs. Bucks player prop picks, predictions, analysisWhen news first broke of Antetokounmpo’s return, I was fairly certain I’d be betting the under on his points prop in a quintessential “fade the hype” betting spot.Clearly, oddsmakers are expecting a sluggish return for Antetokounmpo, who averaged 31.1 points in the regular season and has scored at least 27 points in 21 of his last 30 playoff games.
Are we sure his ailing back is enough to bet this low on his scoring potential if he’s healthy enough to suit up?Consider that Antetokounmpo has played in nine games this year directly after missing a game with injury. He’s averaged a ridiculous 36.6 points in those nine “returning” spots, scoring at least 27 points in each of the last eight contests.
Obviously, there’s some risk with this prop: if Antetokounmpo’s back is far worse than team officials are letting on, then he won’t come anywhere near this prop.In the hours before Monday’s tip-off, the over on Butler’s scoring total was the single most-bet player prop atWhile Antetokounmpo’s return should provide a clear jolt for Milwaukee’s offense, it’s similarly a boon for the Bucks’ defense, which has underwhelmed without their 7-foot star roaming the paint.
It’s also bad news for Butler, who is averaging 30 points in this series and is at his best when attacking downhill – a much tougher ask with the former DPOY back in the lineup.
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