Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Prop Picks 12-3-24 Picks

Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Prop Picks 12-3-24 Picks

This matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks will showcase a contrast in styles. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, struggle offensively and rank near the bottom in scoring. However, Cunningham’s playmaking and scoring ability remain a bright spot. On the other hand, the Bucks are a high-scoring team with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as their stars, which makes them a formidable offensive force. While the Bucks are expected to dominate, Detroit’s defense and rebounding could make it an intriguing contest. It looks like Cade Cunningham is questionable for this game so that’s something to keep your eye on when betting this game. 

Giannis Antetokoumpo Over 31.5 Points

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a standout 2024-25 NBA season. Over 17 games, he is averaging 32.9 points per game on 60.9% shooting from the field. His scoring is supplemented by 11.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, showcasing his all-around contributions. While his three-point shooting remains modest at 21.4%, Giannis is highly effective at getting to the basket, reflected in his 70.6% free-throw shooting on 13.2 attempts per game. His performance also includes a solid 62.7% true shooting percentage.

Giannis has been going crazy as of late putting up 32+ points in his last 4 games and is coming off a game where he had 42 points. After a slow start to the season the Bucks are on a 6 game winning streak and a big reason for that has been Giannis’s monstrous play. The Pistons don’t have an awful defense but Giannis is a train right now and the Pistons are the next team to be run over. 

Jaden Ivey Over 17.5 Points

Jaden Ivey has had a solid start to the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 18.4 points per game across 30.9 minutes per contest. His shooting has been efficient, with an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and a three-point percentage of 38.3%. He has shown his ability to get to the free-throw line, converting at a 72.9% rate, and contributes 4.3 assists per game, reflecting his playmaking skills.

Jaden Ivey has needed to step up with Cade Cunningham being out and we’ve seen his points line reflect that. He’s coming off a game against the Sixers where he only scored 15 points but I expect a better performance on Tuesday against this Bucks team. The Bucks have struggled on defense this season and like to play at a fast pace. Assuming Cunningham will be out again in this game expect Jaden Ivey to have a bounce back game and score over 17 points.

Damian Lillard Over 7.5 Assists

For the 2024-25 NBA season, Damian Lillard is averaging 7.8 assists per game (APG) across 16 games for the Milwaukee Bucks. His assist numbers reflect a key role in facilitating the offense, with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.8, which is indicative of his playmaking efficiency. Additionally, Lillard’s assist percentage stands at 11.5%, underscoring his involvement in the team’s overall ball movement. His assists per 48 minutes is 10.4, showing that when on the floor, he is a consistent distributor of the basketball.

We’ve seen Damian Lillard have 10+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games and I don’t see him slowing down anytime soon. This Bucks offense has been flowing which is a large reason they’re on this winning streak. Giannis and the Bucks role players are hitting their shots which has resulted in Damian Lillard stacking up a ton of assists.