2021 NBA Finals Betting Preview: Suns Favored Over Bucks in Championship Clash
The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks face off in the 2021 NBA Finals starting Tuesday night, with Game 1 in Phoenix. Here's what you need to know about this unexpected Finals matchup:
Key Betting Information:
- Game 1 Spread: Suns -5.5
- Series Odds: Suns -154, Bucks +125
- Location: Phoenix has home court advantage
Suns Strengths:
- Elite defense allowing just 107.4 PPG
- Devin Booker averaging 27 PPG in playoffs
- Deandre Ayton dominating with 16.2 PPG and 11.8 RPG
- Chris Paul's veteran leadership in his first Finals
- Only 4 playoff losses so far
- Strong home court advantage
Bucks Status:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful for Game 1 (knee injury)
- Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday must step up
- Team wants to play up-tempo style
- Need to steal road games without Giannis
- Already proved capable of upsets by beating Brooklyn
Analysis: The Suns enter as favorites due to their defensive prowess, home court advantage, and Giannis's uncertain status. While Milwaukee has shown resilience, Phoenix's momentum and complete roster give them the edge. Expect competitive games but the Suns appear positioned to capture the title.
The Bucks will make it interesting but Phoenix's combination of defense, depth and home court should prove too much to overcome, especially if Giannis remains limited.
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