The first-round action saw Milwaukee exact revenge against the Heat. In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Miami shocked the Bucks en route to the Eastern Conference title. Now comes the tough part for Milwaukee. Brooklyn is an Eastern Conference co-favorite with the 76ers. Most important of all, the Nets are healthy after battling through multiple injury issues in the regular season. Brooklyn is the bet on NBA favorite over the Bucks. Milwaukee could be a dangerous dog. Last year they were favored to win the NBA championship. This year they are focused and determined to atone for their 2020 flop.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets – Game 1 Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, June 5, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
| Bucks at Nets TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bucks | +4 (-110) | 239½ (-110) | +155 |  |
| Nets | -4 (-110) | 239½ (-110) | -175 | |
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Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets SBG Odds Overview
Squares will be all over the home favorite Nets. Cause by Brooklyn’s star power and opening-round domination. Sharps will side with the Bucks as a power road dog. Wise Guys love quality teams getting points on the road. That specific situation provides consistently strong offshore betting value.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
Milwaukee is coming off a four-game sweep of the Miami Heat. To be exact, the Bucks got the money in three of those four games. Giannis Antetokounmpo led with 23.5 points, 15 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. On the whole, the Bucks will sink or swim with the Greek Freak. Giannis averaged 29.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player signed an extension last fall with the idea of winning a championship.
Also, Khris Middleton added 21.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game against Miami. Jrue Holiday brought 15.3 points and 9.8 assists per tilt.
Brooklyn Nets Team Overview
Brooklyn won and covered four out of five games against Boston in round one. Three of the games went over the total. Accordingly, the Nets’ “Big Three” set the tone. Kevin Durant averaged 32.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. James Harden contributed 27.8 points and 10.6 assists per contest. And then Kyrie Irving is at 24.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per playoff game.
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets Against the Spread
- Milwaukee is 54% against the spread vs. the Eastern Conference
- The Bucks are 42% against the odds on the road
- Milwaukee failed to cover all four games as dogs this season
- The Bucks were 54% over the total on the road this season
- Milwaukee went over the total 65% following a win
- Brooklyn was 58% against the spread following a win this season
- The Nets were 55% against the spread as home chalk in 2020-21
- Brooklyn was 54% over the total in home games this season
- As chalk, the Nets were 60% over the total
- Milwaukee covered eight of their previous 12 games with Brooklyn
- The Bucks and Nets are 6-4 over the total
- Milwaukee is 4-1 vs. the odds at Brooklyn
- The Bucks and Nets are 2-3 under the total at Barclays Center
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the rejuvenated Bucks offer an excellent Bet on NBA value as road dogs. As mentioned earlier, the Bucks get the cash against the Nets.
Bucks at Nets SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.