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The journey that started In December 2020 could come to an end tonight when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Phoenix Suns in Milwaukee. The Bucks are just one win away from being NBA Champs.
Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks (-4.5) Total: 222
I must admit it, I’m impressed with what the Milwaukee Bucks have done in this year’s NBA playoffs. The past few seasons of playoff disappointments left a bad taste in my mouth when it came to the Bucks. It wasn’t until Kyrie Irving got injured that I thought the Bucks would be a title contender. I spent most of the regular season fading the Bucks but late season victories over the Brooklyn Nets opened my eyes. Yet I still picked the Suns to win this series. Truth of the matter is the Bucks have played better in each game of the series.
The Phoenix Suns should not be confused with slackers or choke artists if they lose this series. They were the best team in the league all season long. If they tie the series up tonight, they will more than likely be the favorites in Game 7.
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Game 6 opened up on PointsBet with the Bucks as a 5-point home favorite. That number has since dropped to Bucks -4.5, but PointsBet has the 4.5 juiced to -115 meaning it should creep back up to -5 before tip-off. Most shops have already moved to Bucks -5.
PointsBet is reporting the majority of tickets and money backing the Phoenix Suns tonight. Bettors feel as if the Suns have one more push in them. The respected money disagrees. Even with most of the bets backing the Suns the number is moving in the Bucks direction.
When the NBA season started, I remember 9 times out of 10 I will be looking to fade a trendy Underdog. Fading trendy Underdogs has been very profitable this year, a and tonight we have one more chance to do just that.
EDGE: Bucks -5
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