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Is Kyle Kuzma Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Bucks vs. Hawks)

The latest injury update for Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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UPDATE: Kyle Kuzma is available to play on Tuesday.


The Milwaukee Bucks could be without a key piece of their rotation on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

Forward Kyle Kuzma, who was acquired by the Bucks at the trade deadline in a deal with the Washington Wizards, is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain.

After originally being listed as doubtful, Kuzma was upgraded on Milwaukee's most recent injury report.

If the veteran forward is unable to play, the Bucks will have to rely heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to carry their offense, especially since Bobby Portis (suspension) is out for this contest.

Here's how I'm betting on Lillard in the prop market in a matchup that he's thrived in this season.

Best Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bet for Tuesday vs. Atlanta Hawks

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

  • Damian Lillard OVER 3.5 3-Pointers Made (-120)

This is a great matchup for Lillard, as the Hawks rank 26th in the NBA in opponent 3-pointers made per game. 

Lillard has made at least four 3-pointers in each of his three games against Atlanta this season, knocking down four shots in their last meeting on Feb. 7. 

The All-Star guard is shooting 38.0 percent from deep this season, and he’s cleared this line in five of his last eight games on 10.8 attempts per game. Lillard is shooting 38.4 percent from 3 over that stretch while averaging 4.1 makes per contest.


Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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Peter Dewey
PETER DEWEY

Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.

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