After falling by 15 points on the road in Game 1, the Indiana Pacers will look to regroup and bounce back in Game 2 at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night against Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Let's put together a same-game parlay and win some money.
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Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 2
Matchup Page: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 p.m. ET
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers ATS +1 | -108 |
| Pascal Siakam OVER 24.5 Points | -125 |
| Khris Middleton OVER 20.5 Points | -104 |
| Overall | +494 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Indiana Pacers ATS +1
The Pacers entered this best-of-seven series as the slightest of underdogs not only due to Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo being ruled out with an injured calf, but also coming off a regular season in which they defeated Milwaukee four of a possible five times including during the in-season tournament. That makes Sunday's effort all the more baffling.
Indiana hadn't scored fewer than 99 points all season, but only mustered up 94 after converting 39.6 percent from the field and barely over 20 percent from 3-point range in Game 1. Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points in the first two quarters alone as the Bucks held a 69-42 lead at halftime and never relented.
Tyrese Haliburton was too much of an afterthought offensively with just nine points and eight assists in 38 minutes, and that shouldn't happen again after getting torched by Lillard. Shake off the early jitters and take the Pacers to cover with a victory SU after getting smacked in Game 1.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Pascal Siakam OVER 24.5 Points
Pascal Siakam was Indiana's best player by leaps and bounds, notching a double-double of 36 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 15-of-25 across 40 minutes of action. It was the first time he had played Milwaukee donning Pacers colors since arriving via a trade with the Toronto Raptors, and he made the greatest impact with none of his teammates stepping up around him.
Antetokounmpo's absence is a hindrance in a number of ways, but primarily on the defensive end as the likes of Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez can't get out and guard a player with Siakam's agility who can attack the basket quite like he can.
Truth be told, Siakam is Indiana's most dynamic offensive option with a championship pedigree to back it all up. Haliburton should and needs to be more active with his shot and creating opportunities for his teammates, but that shouldn't deter from Siakam's production. It should only enhance it, pushing the former All-Star past the 24.5-point mark for a second game in a row.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Khris Middleton OVER 20.5 Points
Khris Middleton's offense is neither sexy nor flashy, but it's incredibly efficient and can fall under the radar when Lillard or a healthy Antetokounmpo gets going. His line of 24 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists on 9-of-14 makes was subtle but effective, providing the necessary No. 2 punch behind Lillard's sensational opening half.
Taking the OVER here with Middleton is more out of necessity for Milwaukee to take a 2-0 series lead. Lillard is going to have a target on his back and containing him should be a point of emphasis for Indiana, leaving space for Middleton to build off of his Game 1 performance.
The Pacers' perimeter defense lacks length and size to pose much of a deterrent. This is an easy player prop to roll with.
