The Milwaukee Bucks hope to even the series with the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. ET at Phoenix Suns Arena. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Suns Game 2 odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks fell behind 1-0 for the third series in a row with a 118-105 loss in Game 1. SF Khris Middleton led Milwaukee with 29 points and PF Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in his first game back from a hyperextended knee he suffered in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Suns picked up a Game 1 win for the fourth series in a row behind the play of PG Chris Paul and SG Devin Booker. Paul scored 32 points and added 9 assists, while Booker added 27 points and 6 assists. C Deandre Ayton posted a double-double with 22 points and 19 boards.
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Bucks at Suns: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bucks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Suns -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bucks +5.5 (-110) | Suns -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bucks at Suns: Key injuries
Bucks
- No injuries affecting the betting odds.
Suns
- PF Dario Saric (knee) out
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Bucks at Suns: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Suns 109, Bucks 102
Money line (ML)
The Bucks have been in this position before, falling behind 2-0 against the Brooklyn Nets and 1-0 in the conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. They’ve lost twice in a row only once this postseason. However, they don’t seem to have an answer defensively to limit all three of the Suns’ main offensive options in Paul, Booker and Ayton.
The Suns were in control for most of Game 1 and were able to limit Antetokounmpo in his first game back. They haven’t lost a Game 2 since the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers and have won 12 of their last 14 games. Phoenix defeated Milwaukee in each of their three meetings this year.
Take the SUNS (-225).
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Against the spread (ATS)
Milwaukee is 10-8 ATS this postseason and has not covered the spread in a loss in the playoffs.
The Suns are 12-5 ATS in the postseason and have only failed to cover in one of their wins. They are now 3-0 ATS against Milwaukee.
Take the SUNS -5.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
Game 1 went Over the projected total.
The Bucks’ last three games hit the Over, as did the last three for the Suns.
Last series both teams’ Game 2 went Under the projected total.
Milwaukee is 7-10-1 O/U in the playoffs and the Suns are 7-9-1 O/U in the postseason.
Take UNDER 219.5 (-110).
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