Giannis Antetokounmpo Points Prop is currently Over/Under 33.5 (-120/-110).
Pros
- Out of all players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo slots into the 100th percentile, registering an enormous 30.7 points per game this year.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has successfully made 44.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 15 games, 14.4% more than he’s sunk overall this year.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 96th percentile.
- As it relates to offense, the Bucks’s outstanding 120.3 points per game rates 4th-most in the NBA this year.
- This year, opposing starting PFs have averaged 54.1% on field goal attempts (3rd-highest in the league) vs. the Atlanta Hawks, designating this as a good matchup.
Cons
- The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which should reduce plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks rank 2ndworst in in the NBA while playing on the road with a mere 8.6 offensive boards per game this year.
- Compared to last year’s 12.2 rate, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s number of foul shots has tailed off this year to 10.9 foul shots per game.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance across the board.
Prop Bet & Prediction: Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected for 30.6 Points
