Last Updated on December 6, 2023 9:18 am by Erwin Noguera
The semifinals of the NBA InSeason Tournament feature a game that could be seen again in the postseason: the Milwaukee Bucks will face the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas.
The Bucks showed one of their best version and overcame the New York Knicks 146-122, with Giannis Antetokoumpo in all his glory, scoring 35 points.
The Pacers had a frenetic 122-112 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were clear favorites not only to advance but to become champions.
When:
Tuesday, November 7 at 5:00 pm ET at T-Mobile Arena
Moneyline odds:
Bucks -175
Pacers +155
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Why Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks?
The Milwaukee Bucks this season want to retake the throne they got in 2021, and that is why they did not shake their hand to get Damian Lillard, one of the best point guards in the league.
To reach the semifinals of the InSeason Tournament, the Bucks defeated the Knicks 146-122 in a magnificent display by Giannis Antetokoumpo. The Greek man finished with 35 points, eight rebounds, and ten assists.
His performance was accompanied by Lillard, who finished with 28 units, while Malik Beasley had 18. This team has many offensive variants since it does not depend only on the Greek’s penetrations having good three-point and mid-range shooters.
In addition, they have an elite defender like Brook Lopez, who grabbed eight rebounds and had three blocks against the Knicks. There is no doubt that for the Bucks, this tournament can serve to confirm their claims and stop the rumors that they will not be able to succeed in a very competitive year in the East with the Celtics and 79ers.
Two rotation players, Jae Crowder and Pat Connaughton, have been out due to injury.
Why Bet on the Indiana Pacers?
The Indiana Pacers are living a great moment, not only because of their 11-8 record in the NBA regular season but also because they qualified with a young core to the semifinals of the InSeason Tournament.
In the quarterfinals, they beat the Boston Celtics 122-112, the strong contenders in the series. It was a great offensive display by the Indiana team, where Tyrese Haliburton took the title of hero.
The point guard played 40 minutes and contributed 26 points, 13 assists, and ten rebounds. He made the first triple-double of his career in what he considered his most important game ever. One more fact to keep in mind about this player is that he has the best shooting percentage in NBA game closers, with 73.7%, which rises to 77.8% when he shoots threes.
Haliburton was not the only one who stood out, but Buddy Hield contributed 21 units, Myles Turner 17, and Bennedict Mathurin another 16.
The Pacers are a team that needs the three-pointer to survive and in the last game, they averaged 47.5%, while their defense left the Celtics with a paltry 29.3%.
The only injury for coach Rick Carlisle is forward Jalen Smith.
Final Betting Analysis: Bucks vs. Pacers
Indiana has been one of the pleasant surprises of the season, while Milwaukee wants to establish itself as a top contender after its 2021 success. While opposites, both have some of the best players of this NBA season, so things may be tighter than what the odds suggest.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Bucks as the favorites. The Moneyline for them shows -175, while the Pacers have +155.
Las Vegas will receive two sides of the coin. On the one hand, a consolidated project like the Bucks, and on the other hand, the young Pacers. The win will be for Milwaukee due to the experience of its roster.
Go for a win in the Bucks’ Moneyline. If you bet $100 at +175, you will gain $57 for a total payout of $157.
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