NBA FINALS 2021
Suns vs Bucks
Series Prop Bets
This is my favorite prop bet in this years finals. If the Suns win, in all likelihood the MVP award will go to CP3, who is the heart and soul of the team, and impacts the game in so many ways - he is bound to win for one reason or another. On the other hand, if the Bucks win it will most likely be from outstanding play from
Giannis or Middleton. There is no one on the Suns that can guard Giannis so I think he will get have a great series and if the Bucks win, he will win the award. Either take Chris Paul or Giannis Antetokounmpo to win the MVP award.
I have a feeling this series is going to be close. As good as Phoenix is, I think the Bucks playoff experience, roster depth, and dominance on their home court will help them stay in a series against the Suns who have a very complete and well coached team. I think the Suns will ultimately prevail, but that the two teams will go back and forth all series. Take the Suns to win 4-3.
Game 1: July 6th
Start Time: 9 pm EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix
Where to Watch: ABC
Tonight’s game will be a tough one and a close one. The Suns get home court and may face the Bucks without Giannis - he is questionable, and has missed the last few games so even if he does play he may be bothered by his knee. I think the Bucks are better without him - they showed this against the Hawks that they actually play really well with him out of the lineup because more players get involved and they play great team offense, and also it allows Middleton to get hot, which is deadly. As great of a player as Giannis is, the Bucks force him the ball too much and he cannot hit free throws. I also don’t think the Bucks will lose by more than 6 in their first finals appearance in a long time. I like them keeping it close tonight, led by the role players hitting their 3 point shots and tough defense by Middleton/Holiday/Tucker on Devin Booker. Take the Bucks +6, Devin Booker under 28.5 points, and under 219.5 total points.
Game 2: July 8th
Start Time: 9 pm EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix
Where to Watch: ABC
Game 1 went about as expected. I thought the Bucks would keep it closer, but the big 3 all had poor shooting games. I really believe they are better off without Giannis because they force him the ball too much and are predictable. However, he is in the lineup and he can still be a massive threat when the right passes are made and the defense turns into offense for that unit. I like the Bucks bouncing back tonight led by tougher defense, and the goal for them to be to contain Dbook and CP3. Take the Bucks +4.5, under 220.5 total points, and Chris Paul over 8.5 assists.
Some other fun bets to take are; First basket: Jae Crowder (+1200), top points scorer: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+180), and wire to wire: any other result (-134) - this means the same team will not lead at the end of each quarter.
Game 3: July 11th
Start Time: 8 pm EST
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Where to Watch: ABC
Game 3 tonight, the Bucks haven’t shown us anything that makes me think they will win this series. Giannis has put the team on his back on countless occasions, but the supporting cast has let him and the rest of Milwaukee down - but I do think they play better tonight at home in a crucial game in the finals. Giannis will have another great game, and my favorite bet of the night is for him to record a triple double. I see the Bucks big 3 playing better tonight and bitting their shots, but I don’t see them covering 4 points against the red hot Suns. Take the Suns +4, Giannis Antetokounmpo over 32.5 points, and under 222 total points.
Another fun bet is to take Giannis Antetokounmpo to record a triple double at +1200.
Game 4: July 14th
Start Time: 9 pm EST
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Where to Watch: ABC
The Bucks showed heart and resiliency in game 3 at home, and like I said before the series started, I think this series is going to 7 games. Both teams are tough and so deep, and can go to a number of players to take over when their normal game plan isn’t working. For the Bucks, it is about the role and bench players stepping up and giving Giannis help who has been so dominant this series. They did this in game 3, and the key factor for them was doing a better job defensively on Devin Booker who was just 3-14 from the field that game. I think the Bucks cover tonight because they know exactly what they have to do to beat the Suns and they have the home court advantage. Take the Bucks -4.5, under 221 total points, Devin Booker under 27.5 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo over 13.5 rebounds.
Another fun bet is to take the Milwaukee Bucks win margin 1-10 (+165) and Bucks to lead from wire-to-wire (+194).
Game 5: July 17th
Start Time: 9 pm EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix
Where to Watch: ABC
Game 5 fellas, thank god we have a good series. This hasn’t been the most exciting series but now that we are tied up and the Suns get home court advantage after losing the last 2 games. I definitely think they bounce back tonight - if you scroll back to my first report I said I think these teams will trade games and win at home, with the Suns eventually winning in 7 at home. Tonight the Suns get the job done by at least 8. Take the Suns -4, over 220 total points, Devin Booker over 28.5 points, and Deandre Ayton over 12.5 points.
Another fun bet is to take Chris Paul to record a double-double at +115, and the Suns win margin 1-10 at +175.
Game 6: July 20th
Start Time: 9 pm EST
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Where to Watch: ABC
If Chris Paul loses this series it will be the saddest story of a superstar never winning a ring, along with Karl Malone and Allen Iverson. Always so close, but never getting over the hump. I think the Suns will come back and win in 7, but it will not be easy. The Bucks are playing amazing basketball and getting production out of all 3 of their all stars now. The Suns need to find a way to limit the Bucks offense and contain Middleton and Giannis better in these final games. I think the Suns have a great game and get more out of their role players - especially Ayton and Crowder. I think this game has free money written all over it. Despite the Bucks being at home, I don’t see Dbook and CP3 losing by 5 or more in an elimination game in the finals. Definitely think the Suns get the dub tonight in another high scoring game, and I can see someone on the Suns going nuclear and carrying the team to a win. I expect another great game from Giannis as well. Take the Suns +5, over 222 total points, Deandre Ayton over 16.5 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo over 32.5 points.
Another couple fun bets to take are for there to be 2 or more made 3 pt field goals in the first 3 minutes of both halves at +410, and for the Suns to win by 1-10 points at +360.