All In! NBA Sunday Showcase: Mavericks on Fire, Bucks Under the Radar!

Mavericks are on fire, and injuries to their competition are adding even more value. The Bucks are underestimated & priced at an interesting clip with their Star out. 

A couple simple reasons why I'm backing the Mavericks today:

• Uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard's injury: Even if upgraded to probable, doubts persist about his effectiveness due to knee concerns.
• Oddsmakers' Confidence: The game's pricing suggests favorable odds, indicating confidence in the Maverick's' ability to win.

A few reasons why I'm backing the Bucks today: 

• Home Court Advantage: Bucks benefit from playing in front of their home crowd today where they hold a 31-11 record.  
• Depth and Talent: Despite Giannis's absence, Bucks have skilled players like Dame, Middleton, Portis and Lopez.  
• Experience and Leadership: Veteran players like Dame, Middleton and Lopez bring playoff experience that Indiana lacks. 
• Pacers' Youth: Indiana is a relatively young team, likely susceptible to early playoff jitters.
• Oddsmakers' Pricing: The game's pricing suggests favorable odds & value, indicating a lack of strong confidence in the Pacers to win this game despite the Bucks star being out of this game. 

Play for today:

Single: Mavericks (ML) -148 (DK) 1 Unit 
Single: Bucks (ML): +100 (Fanatics) 1 Unit
Parlay: Mavs & Bucks ML: +233 (Fanatics) 1 Unit

Best of luck everyone 

to call pacers suspect is beyond wild either they win or lose they ball hard no matter what. you must be refering to the magic there or something because like you many people have the same idea that the bucks will show something here

@smellieflower

Hey, I completely understand where you're coming from, and I appreciate your perspective. I didn't mean to imply that the Pacers are suspect in any way – they're definitely a competitive team in these playoffs. My point was more about the Bucks being undervalued and overlooked in this matchup. I truly believe it's going to be a tight game, and the Bucks have every capability of coming out on top. If oddsmakers had priced the Pacers at a higher juice line, I might have approached the game differently. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and let's see how it all plays out! BOL! 

i hope its a tight game all the way thru to the last second myself lol what price you thinking that would of swayed your thought on the game

@smellieflower

Absolutely, regardless I would like to see some competitive basketball. In regards to the pricing, if the game had been closer to a -150 juice line, I might have taken a second look at Milwaukee's chances today. For me, it's all about finding that balance between value and confidence in the outcome.

i dig it bro nice chat thanks

@smellieflower

Likewise. Cheers & best of luck. 

@TheBigC23

@ALLIN22

welp you for sure called this game to the T. they have the magnets on for dame so his stock doesnt fall