When the Nets are fully healthy, they rate as the best team in the NBA. However, Brooklyn Nets is rarely at 100%. Injuries to key players have been a perpetual problem all season. James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant all missed large chunks of time in 2020-21. Further, Harden had to sit out game four at Milwaukee. Now the question is if he can answer the bell in Tuesday’s game five. Milwaukee was one of the biggest NBA betting disappointments in the regular season. Namely, coach Mike Budenholzer could face the firing squad with another playoff flop.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 8:30 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 | -2½ (-110) | 219½ (-110) | -140 |  |
| Nets | +2½ (-110) | 219½ (-110) | +120 | |
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Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets SBG Odds Overview
So far, the home team has won all four games of this series. Milwaukee rallied to win games three and four at home after being declared dead. In this situation, gamblers are most concerned about the status of James Harden. His status is questionable for game five. Even if Harden plays, how effective will he actually be? Also on the mind of everyone is the Bucks online betting value on the road. Milwaukee failed to cover their first two games of this series at Barclays Center.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
Late on, the Bucks covered four of their last seven games. Five of their previous six stayed under the total. Second overall in the NBA Playoffs for points allowed is an encouraging sign. Additionally, Milwaukee leads the postseason for team rebounding.
Naturally, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 26.6 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Khris Middleton adds 21.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest. Jrue Holiday is at 14.3 points and 7.8 assists per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Overview
Brooklyn covered five of their eight playoff games. Under the total paid in their most recent five outings. Brooklyn ranks 4th in the NBA Playoffs for scoring offense and 5th for points allowed.
Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn with 31.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Additionally, Kyrie Irving 22.7 points and 8.8 assists per playoff contest. James Harden was at 23.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per tilt before being sidelined.
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is only 40% against the spread in away games
- As underdogs, the Bucks are only 28% vs. the line
- As road underdogs, Milwaukee is 67% under the total
- Milwaukee is 72% under the total in the NBA Playoffs
- Brooklyn is 59% against the spread at home
- The Nets are 54% vs. the line as favorites
- Brooklyn is 60% over the total as chalk
- Brooklyn was 6-3 against the spread vs. the Bucks
- The Nets at Bucks are 2-6 under the total in their series
- Milwaukee failed to cover their last three games at Brooklyn
- The Bucks at Nets are 1-3 to the under at Brooklyn
- All four games of this playoff series stayed under
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Nets have shown strong NBA betting value in their series with the Bucks. So, while Harden’s status is important, Brooklyn still rates the edge.
Bucks at Nets SBG Best Bet: Brooklyn Nets.