LiontipsBoston vs Milwaukee. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics advanced into the second play-off round quite easily. Brooklyn were expected to win at least one match, but Ime Udoka's men swept the opponent.
Boston players were confident before the start of the series against Milwaukee, but it was too early to get complacent. Celtics were hammered at TD Garden. Hosts managed to score only 89 points, which is too low even for a defensive-minded team. Overall, Jayson Tatum and co underperformed in the first match of the series.
Bucks are the current NBA champions. Team easily crushed Chicago in the first NBA play-off round, no one expected a different result in this tie. Mike Budenholzer's men are currently on a solid four-game winning streak.
In the previous game Milwaukee earned a victory Boston (101:89). As we see, team put up a great defensive performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo did his thing on the offensive end and put up a triple-double. It is still far from the end of the series, but Bucks got off to a great start.
Trends
СтавкаBoston: total over 109,5 points
Club managed to beat that total in three of five latest matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
Three of five latest head-to-head matches started with a three-point shot
Tip and bets
After a victory in the first match Milwaukee are in a winning situation, because after this match teams will go to Fiserv Forum. Bucks will surely try to extend their lead, but now it won't be so easy to get the victory.
It is extremely important for Boston to level the score today. Ime Udoka's men underestimated the opponent, so they will try to avoid that mistake this time. Celtics should be able to secure a victory due to their huge motivation and fans' support.
Our prediction - Handicap (-2.5) points on Boston Celtics
Opponents played cautiously in the previous match, but Celtics need a victory tonight, so they will try to play offensively in the second match. Bucks also prefer offensive style of play, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 210.5 points
