*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS @ INDIANA PACERS
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
East 1st Round – Game 2 (IND leads series 1-0)
Team Trends
- 9 of last 11 Bucks vs. Pacers games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse have gone over
- Bucks have lost 7 straight playoff road games
- Pacers 1st Half Winner: Home team has won 1st half in 9 straight in this matchup
- Pacers covered the line in 5 straight playoff home games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIL | 48 | 34 | 27-14 | 20-20 |
| IND | 50 | 32 | 29-11 | 20-20 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIL | 115.5 | 113.0 | +2.5 | 228.5 |
| IND | 117.4 | 115.1 | +2.3 | 232.5 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Nov 23, 2024 | MIL 129 @ IND 117 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | IND 112 @ MIL 120 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | MIL 114 @ IND 115 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | IND 119 @ MIL 126 |
| GAME 1 | MIL 98 @ IND 117 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIL | UNDER | |
| +4.5 | 229.5 |
The Pacers and Bucks will meet for Game 2 of their East First Round series at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana took the series lead with a 117-98 win in Saturday’s opener, fueled by strong three-point shooting (13-34, 38.2%) and a 13-3 edge in points off turnovers. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points, while Giannis delivered a 36-point, 12-rebound performance for Milwaukee.
The Bucks’ supporting cast struggled, with their other four starters combining for just 14 points. The Pacers have now won 7 of their last 9 playoff games at home, while the Bucks’ postseason road woes continued, dropping their 7th straight away playoff game. Lillard is nearing a return and could be available for Game 2.
PICK – MILWAUKEE +4.5
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
West 1st Round – Game 2 (OKC leads series 1-0)
Team Trends
- Thunder have covered the line in 16 of last 18
- Thunder have won 10 straight vs. Grizzlies
- Last 4 meetings between these teams have gone under
- Thunder have won both halves in 3 straight vs. Grizzlies
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MEM | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
| OKC | 68 | 14 | 35-6 | 32-8 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MEM | 121.7 | 116.9 | +4.8 | 238.6 |
| OKC | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | 228.1 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 30, 2024 | MEM 106 @ OKC 130 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | OKC 125 @ MEM 112 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | OKC 120 @ MEM 103 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | MEM 104 @ OKC 125 |
| GAME 1 | MEM 80 @ OKC 131 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | OVER | |
| -14.5 | 229.5 |
Oklahoma City and Memphis clash in Game 2 of their Western First Round series at Paycom Center.
The Thunder dominated Game 1 with a 131-80 blowout win on Sunday, their 10th straight victory over the Grizzlies. It marked the largest playoff loss in Memphis franchise history and the biggest margin in any NBA postseason game since 2015. Oklahoma City’s defense was suffocating, forcing 24 turnovers and holding Memphis to just 6-of-34 (17.6%) from three-point range.
Jalen Williams led the charge with 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Memphis has now dropped 8 of its last 9 playoff games on the road.
PICK – OVER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
West 1st Round – Game 2 (Min lead 1-0)
Team Trends
- Lakers have lost 4 straight playoff games as favs
- Under 210.5: Last 5 games between Timberwolves & Lakers have gone under
- Timberwolves 1st Half Winner: Underdogs have won 1st half in 5 of Lakers’ last 6 playoff games
- Timberwolves +5.5: Covered in 7 straight West First Round games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIN | 49 | 33 | 25-16 | 24-17 |
| LAL | 50 | 32 | 31-10 | 19-22 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIN | 114.3 | 109.3 | +5.0 | 223.6 |
| LAL | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | 225.6 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Oct 23, 2024 | MIN 103 @ LAL 110 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | LAL 80 @ MIN 109 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | LAL 87 @ MIN 97 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | MIN 102 @ LAL 111 |
| GAME 1 | MIN 117 @ LAL 95 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | UNDER | |
| +5.5 | 210.5 |
The Lakers and Timberwolves will meet for Game 2 of their Western First Round series at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota dominated Game 1 with a 117-95 win on Saturday, powered by a 44-32 edge in paint points and a commanding 43-13 advantage from the bench.
Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves with 25 points and 9 rebounds on an efficient 11-of-13 shooting, while Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 37 points, 8 boards, and 5 threes. The Lakers have now dropped 9 of their last 10 playoff games.
PICK – UNDER 210.5 TOTAL POINTS
