After an exciting night in the NBA featuring two upsets, the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors will look to maintain their momentum with wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pacers aim to turn around their series after winning Game 1, led by Andrew Nembhard, Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Pascal Siakam. Nembhard’s over/under for total points is set at 12.5 for Tuesday’s games.

Buddy Hield, who recently scored 33 points for the Warriors, is a promising bet to clear 20 points at +1200 odds.

The SportsLine Projection Model predicts every NBA game 10,000 times, reflecting a significant return on its top-rated bets over the past seasons. Data Scientist Stephen Oh evaluated the simulation results to identify the best player props.

Max Strus Over 9.5 Points (-115)

Max Strus is expected to bounce back after a disappointing shooting performance in Cleveland’s last matchup, averaging 11 points in the series against Miami. Oh believes his shooting percentage has increased, reinforcing confidence for Tuesday’s game.

Anthony Edwards Under 41.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)

Oh notes that although typically considered a low bet, this one hinges on Edwards’ defensive strategies impacting his scoring. Throughout the playoffs, he has transitioned to a more facilitating role while participating in aspects like rebounds.

Jimmy Butler Under 34.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)

In his last appearance, Butler nearly reached this line, but with the intense demands of playoff minutes, he may not replicate that effort in Game 1. Previous performance metrics show Butler often falls under the PRA in his off games.

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