There’s plenty of hoops action on tap for Tuesday night, with the NBA featuring several interesting contests. Bettors have a lot to think about, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t play for the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks Hit The Road Against the Magic

The Magic hosted the Portland Trail Blazers last Sunday and won 122-119. However, they have alternated three losses and two wins in their last five games. They’re now at 27-38 in the Eastern Conference, not even having a chance to play in the playoffs.

Still, they’ll have to face a strong Milwaukee Bucks tonight. The Bucks visited the Washington Wizards last Sunday and won 117-111. Thanks to that, they left behind the unexpected and painful loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in their previous game. Milwaukee is sitting at 46-18 in the Eastern, taking the lead over the Boston Celtics.

The Magic are intense and combative by nature. For this reason, they are expected to take advantage of the field factor and score between 105 and 115 points in total. The Bucks are a dynamic and vertical squad in attack, being able to stop well and register between 110 and 120 points on average.

This promises to be an even duel with high scoring, although slightly favorable to the visitor due to the higher quality of its starting five and its second unit. However, Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury that could change the tide. He’s currently expected to play, but that could change ahead of the first whistle.

Sixers Head South To Face the Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 138-134 as a visitor, racking up three consecutive losses. They are 34-32 in the Western, reaching sixth place in the overall standings. Tonight, they face the Philadelphia 76ers, who have put up strong numbers lately.

The Sixers visited the Indiana Pacers in their last game, taking a 147-143 win. That made two in a row, including one against the Bucks, following their loss to the Dallas Mavericks. At 42-12 in the Eastern, Philly is third and looking for a deep postseason run.

The Timberwolves are an intense and vertical team when attacking. For this reason, they are expected to score between 110 and 120 points tonight. The Sixers, on the other hand, have a compact and well-worked squad in all aspects of the game, and it is possible that they will perform well in this outing.

Philadelphia can put up between 110 and 120 points on average, and will likely take the win in a very close game.

The Lakers Continue Homestand

The Los Angeles Lakers have their third consecutive presentation at home, the Crypto.com Arena, this time to meet the Memphis Grizzlies for a Western Conference battle. The Lakers have to continue winning and are one step away from accessing the play-in playoffs, thanks to the 113-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis was key again, with 39 points, in the absence of LeBron James, who has a foot injury.

For their part, the Grizzlies moved away from the lead after two losses against the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. In the most recent setback, Ja Morant, the group’s big star, was absent due to suspension after starring in a controversial Instagram livestream with a gun. Without the guard, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson take the lead.

The Lakers have the balance in their favor in this match, playing at home and able to rest more. Given that the Grizzlies do not have Morant available, who has won key games with his good performance, the Lakers can pull off an upset in a close game.