Bucks vs. Pacers: NBA Playoffs First Basket Scorers (Saturday)
The NBA playoffs get off to a rousing start on Saturday with four action-packed games. With all the exciting basketball being played, it's a great opportunity to get off to a hot start with our first-basket picks. Here are a few of my favorite plays for the game Bucks vs. Pacers.
Saturday’s Best NBA First Basket Bets: Bucks vs. Pacers
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
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Bucks vs. Pacers
These two Central Division foes square off in the playoffs once again. Last year, the Pacers took advantage of some injuries to Milwaukee's roster to advance. This year, the Bucks will be looking for revenge.
That revenge, they hope, will come in the form of a quick start to the opening contest of the series. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the Bucks' go-to scorer in these crucial early possessions. He's scored Milwaukee's first points in nearly a third of his starts. Indiana is a team that tends to give up first scores to opposing frontcourts as well. I like Antetokounmpo to add to his team lead in first baskets and get the playoffs off right.
Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+360)