Last summer, the Suns were one of the most impressive teams at the Godforsaken NBA bubble. Phoenix did not make the NBA Playoffs. But the Suns played so well that coach Monty Williams was named Coach of the Bubble. Despite the strong showing, nobody saw the Suns coming as an NBA betting championship contender. By contrast, the Bucks were the biggest bust at the NBA Bubble. Milwaukee flopped as the favorite to win it all. In the regular season, the Bucks were often sluggish. However, they’ve shown grit and determination in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
2021 NBA Finals Game 1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 9 p.m ET. |
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| Location: | Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix Arizona |
| Bucks vs. Suns TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bucks | +5½ (-110) | 217 (-110) | +190 |  |
| Suns | -5½ (-110) | 217 (-110) | -230 | |
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2021 NBA Finals Schedule – Best of Seven Series – All Times Eastern
All Games on ABC TV
Game 1: Tuesday, July 6, Phoenix Suns Arena, 9 p.m.
Game 2: Thursday, July 8, Phoenix Suns Arena, 9 p.m.
Game 3: Sunday, July 11, Fiserv Forum, 8 p.m.
Game 4: Wednesday, July 14, Fiserv Forum, 9 p.m.
Game 5: Saturday, July 17, Phoenix Suns Arena, 9 p.m.*
Game 6: Tuesday, July 20, Fiserv Forum, TBD*
Game 7: Thursday, July 22, Phoenix Suns Arena, TBD*
*=if necessary
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns SBG Odds Analysis
Namely, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status is going to drive the offshore betting handle. Giannis is questionable for game one at Phoenix. The Greek Freak was missing in games five and six. Yet the Bucks found a path to victory over the Hawks. Phoenix will be much tougher to beat without Giannis. His status will drive everything both on the hardwood and at the betting window.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
Milwaukee paid in six of their previous eight games. While three of their last five stayed under the total. Milwaukee is coming Game 5 and 6 wins over the Atlanta Hawks to win the Eastern Conference.
Naturally, Giannis leads the Bucks with 28.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Forward Khris Middleton is averaging 23.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per contest. Most important of all, Middleton scored 32 points in Atlanta for the Game 6 clincher. Guard Jrue Holiday has picked up his play in the playoffs. To show, Holiday is averaging 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per playoff game.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The last series, the Suns eliminated the Clippers in six games to make the 2021 NBA Finals. Phoenix has covered 10 of their most recent 13 NBA betting playoff matchups. While three of their last five went under the total.
Devin Booker has emerged as a new NBA superstar in the playoffs. To illustrate, Booker leads with 27 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest.
Since his arrival in the Valley of the Sun, head coach Monty Williams is thriving. Williams took over a team that was ignored by fans and gamblers alike. Following years of losing, Phoenix fans were highly skeptical. Not anymore.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns SBG Free Pick
This is the moment that Giannis Antetokounmpo was brought to Milwaukee. Giannis signed an extension last year with the promise of winning a championship. To be exact, Giannis and the Bucks want to atone for their flop in 2020.
2021 NBA Finals SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.