LiontipsBrooklyn vs Milwaukee. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Nets are among the main championship contenders, but now is the crucial moment for the club - team needs a win to stay in the play-off tournament. Steve Nash's players easily beat Boston in the first round, but that's where the problems started.
Brooklyn started the series against Milwaukee pretty well, winning two home matches. It was looking like club will hold on to that lead, but their opponent levelled the score at Fiserv Forum.
Nets are missing Kyrie Irving, which was a big loss for them before the fifth match, but James Harden's return helped them, because Kevin Durant got more space and eventually scored 49 points. Last match went by Bucks' scenario, so now the score is even.
Bucks are also aiming for the golden rings, which they were demonstrating during the regular season and they are still playing on high level in the playoffs. Team easily beat the finalist of a previous year, Miami.
Milwaukee advanced to the second round without any problems, where Bucks were drawn to play against Brooklyn. Series started with two consecutive losses, but Mike Budenholzer's lads managed to level the score, thanks to a great performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
After that opponents exchanged wins once again, so now everything will be decided in the seventh match, which will be held at Barclays Center in New York. Hosts are a slight favourite by the bookmakers' choice, but looking at the previous matches, we think that chances are even.
Trends
СтавкаBrooklyn: total over 105.5 points
Nets are averaging 112 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаMilwaukee: total over 104.5 points
Bucks are averaging 107 points per game in the playoffs
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Without a doubt, we will see an intensive battle, because each of the opponents wants to advance into the semi-final. In our opinion, we will see the battle of leaders. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton will try to contain James Harden and Kevin Durant, but that will be incredibly hard to do. It looks like Brooklyn Nets will prove their worth at home.
Our prediction - Brooklyn Nets to win (Including OT)
We think that there is no reason to sit out on defense in such an important clash, especially since Nets is playing offensively all the time. Overall, we are expecting to see a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total over 213 points
