2023 NBA bets, lines and stats for Pacers-Bucks and Pelicans-Lakers - ESPN

After over a month of competitive games and colorful courts, the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament finally makes its way to Las Vegas for the semifinals. Both games are exciting matchups, but I am particularly looking forward to one.

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After delivering a knockout blow to the Boston Celtics in Monday's quarterfinal, who isn't looking forward to seeing what the Indiana Pacers can do against Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an epic performance against the Knicks on Tuesday. He scored 35 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had 10 assists. Antetokounmpo is well positioned to deliver another masterful performance for bettors, which leads me to my first recommendation.

Giannis Antetokounmpo over 32.5 points

Over the last six games, he has averaged 19.2 field goal attempts and 31.7 points. As a team, the Pacers rank 29th in points allowed per 100 possessions and must stop Antetokounmpo, but I don't believe they're equipped to do so.

Last time Indiana faced the Greek Freak, he scored 54 points. Against the Knicks on Tuesday, Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in a dominant performance. On Thursday night, he should continue to dominate.

Anthony Davis over 12.5 rebounds

He's surpassed this line in four consecutive games. Also, Davis has played 29 minutes or more in each of those games, giving him plenty of time to snag a bunch of rebounds.

The Lakers and Pelicans are 11th and 12th in pace, which bodes well for Davis. To top it off, the Pelicans also allow the sixth most rebounds per game to centers.

Trey Murphy III over 12.5 points

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