Tonight’s NBA Playoff action shifts our focus to Pascal Siakam of the Indiana Pacers and Mike Conley of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players are pivotal as their teams return home facing deficits in their respective series. Here are picks and reasons to target Siakam and Conley for their Game 3 matchups.
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PrizePicks NBA Picks & Predictions Today: Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam | NBA PrizePicks Pick Today
Siakam has been a standout in this series. However, things should normalize a bit for Game 3 against the Bucks.
Siakam is projected for 39 minutes, a significant number, yet his points + rebounds + assists projection sits at 38.5, below the 41.5 PrizePicks has set. He will play a lot, but Siakam’s efficiency or impact might dip slightly.
With potential shifts in game dynamics or other players like Tyrese Haliburton stepping up, Siakam might not need to carry as heavy a load. Plus, the Bucks should make some adjustments to limit his impact. Changes in defensive matchups, such as different players at center, might not favor Siakam as much.
Given these factors, we’re going with the less on Siakam’s 41.5 points + rebounds + assists — it’s a conservative approach, but we anticipate a slight decrease from him tonight.
PrizePicks Pick Today: Pascal Siakam LESS Than 41.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
Mike Conley | NBA PrizePicks Pick Today
Conley is rarely a primary offensive option. With other dynamic players on the team, his role can fluctuate, especially if Anthony Edwards dominates.
Phoenix’s aggressive approach to this home game might limit opportunities for Conley to accumulate high stats, particularly if the Suns control the game tempo and flow.
With a projection slightly over 20, and PrizePicks setting the projection at 20.5, there’s a narrow margin. That said, expectations are for Conley to potentially underperform in this high-pressure environment.
Going less on Conley’s 20.5 points + rebounds + assists aligns with the anticipated tough game conditions and possible strategic shifts that might see him playing a more subdued role.
PrizePicks Pick Today: Mike Conley Less Than 20.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists
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