LiontipsBrooklyn vs Milwaukee. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Nets put up a fantastic performance in the regular season, but couldn't finish on the top spot of the Eastern conference, because Philadelphia managed to hold on to their position. Steve Nash's lads were drawn to Boston in the first play-off round and got past them pretty easily.
Brooklyn needed five matches to secure a victory in the series against Celtics. A star trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden did a grreat job, though that just what board and the fans were expecting from them.
Nets know that they will have to play in full strength against Milwaukee right away, because Bucks won't forgive a mistake. Overall, it is a very interesting match for the fans, we will see a clash of even opponents.
In the previous season club was eliminated in the quarter-final, but the board decided to keep the leaders in an attempt to fight for the championship once again. Bucks had a perfect start in the playoffs, they didn't lose a single game in the first round.
Milwaukee easily got past Miami, only in the first match Heat managed to put up a fight, but they were unfortunate in overtime (107:105). Now Mike Budenholzer's side will play against Brooklyn, who is a tough opponent to play against, because of their dynamic and aggressive style of play.
Bucks are going to New York as an underdog and it is hard to argue with that, but in that stage everything will depend on composure, concentration and determination, so we expect a real battle.
Trends
СтавкаBrooklyn: total under 122.5
Nets are averaging 118 points per game
СтавкаMilwaukee: total under 119.5
Bucks are averaging 118 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five head-to-head games not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Milwaukee, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, showed their ambitions in the start of playoffs. Team is trying to improve, but they will have a serious challenge up ahead. Brooklyn is not losing at home for six matches in a row and Nets' star trio is looking unstoppable right now. We expect Nets to prove that they are better team than the Bucks.
Our prediction - Brooklyn Nets to win (Including OT)
In our opinion, hosts will go ahead since the first minutes in order to not let their opponent to gain the upper hand. In this case, Bucks will have to show a great defensive performance, so it is hard to expect a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total under 245.5 points
