Filip Tomic
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We are in the final week of the NBA regular season and the Milwaukee Bucks square off with the Chicago Bulls for the 4th and final time. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 pm ET on ESPN and I’ve prepared a same game parlay to spice things up a little.
We also have predictions on the side and total for the rest of Tuesday’s 12-game slate, but let’s get into the Bucks vs Bulls game first.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to record 14+ Rebounds (+136)
Jrue Holiday 3+ made threes (+140)
Zach LaVine to score 30+ points (+280)
Parlay odds: +2081
Giannis Antetokounmpo to record 14+ Rebounds (+136)
The last time Giannis finished under 10 rebounds was March 13. Since then, he’s recorded at least 14 boards in 4 of 7 games. He’s going up against Nikola Vucevic tonight, who is no match for Giannis physically, as shown in the 3 meetings played so far where the Greek Freak is averaging 15 boards per game. With the last 2 games between these teams producing 224 and 230 points, we could be in for another high-scoring game tonight. If that’s the case, Giannis should get his boards. He’s had some issues with his knee lately, but I am not worried too much as this guy has played through injuries before and it hasn’t affected him.
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Jrue Holiday 3+ made threes (+140)
Jrue Holiday’s three-point shooting over the past couple of months has been one of the more impressive things I’ve seen this season. After starting the season making just 1.5 shots per game from downtown, he has improved to 2.4 makes per game in February and 2.2 per game in March. In his first game in April he drained 5 of them against Dallas at home on 8 attempts. Looking at his free-throw attempts, he is clearly trying to stay away from attacking the basket and settling more for threes. So far it’s worked. In 3 games against the Bulls this season, he is scoring 22 points per game on 55% from the field and almost 43% from three-point land. Chicago ranks only 26th in the NBA in defending the perimeter with opponents making 36.4% of their shots from three. That number is up to 40.6% in their last 3 games.
Zach LaVine to score 30+ points (+280)
Getting Zach LaVine going as we approach the postseason will be one of the most important things for the Chicago Bulls if they want to make a deep playoff run. DeMar DeRozan is a proven scorer who can light it up any time, but LaVine’s form has been up and down in March. He’s started off April on a high note with 33 points and 5 threes against the Miami Heat and against the Bucks he’s had a couple of solid games already this season, averaging 25.5 points per game on over 41% shooting from three. With the Bucks defense mainly focusing on stopping DeRozan, LaVine has a chance to shine here. It’s time for him to put on a show and drop a cool 30 in a high scoring game.
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