Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets: Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for June 15, 2021

min read
BetMGM @BETMGM Oct 02, 2021, 2:03 AM

The Milwaukee Bucks (46-26, 6-2) are 4-point favorites heading into Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets (48-24, 6-3) at Barclays Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:30 PM ET on TNT. The series is tied 2-2. The over/under for the matchup is set at 217.5.

BetMGM NBA Betting Odds

Bucks vs Nets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Bucks -4 -115 -105 217.5 -110 -110

Click here to bet on Bucks vs Nets and other NBA Basketball games with BetMGM online sports betting.

Point Total Insights

  • Milwaukee's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Tuesday's matchup over/under (217.5 points) in 62 out of 80 opportunities (77.5% of matchups).
  • In Brooklyn's games this year, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Tuesday's matchup point total in 64 out of 81 matchups (79%).
  • Together, the two teams combine for 237.1 points per game, 19.6 points more than the point total of 217.5 for this game.
  • These two teams surrender a combined 226.1 points per game, 8.6 more than this contest's over/under.
  • This season, the average total for Bucks games is 231.8 points, 14.3 more than the over/under of 217.5 points for this contest.
  • The over/under for this matchup is 13.8 points fewer than the average over/under in Nets' games this season (231.3 points).

Bucks Betting Data

  • Milwaukee has a losing record against the spread this year, going 31-49 ATS.
  • The Bucks' record against the spread as at least a 4-point favorite is under .500 at 24-34.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in 57.5% of games (46 out of 80 matchups).

Bucks Key Players

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks in points and rebounds. He contributes 28.1 points per game while adding 11.0 rebounds.
  • Milwaukee's assists leader is Jrue Holiday, who averages 6.1 per game.
  • Bryn Forbes hits 2.2 threes per game to lead the Bucks.
  • Milwaukee's steals leader is Holiday, who grabs 1.6 per game. Brook Lopez leads the team averaging 1.5 blocks a game.

Find sports betting moneyline, ATS and Over/Under Bets on BetMGM's online sportsbook.

Bucks Last 10 Games

Bucks Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Bucks Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
6/13/2021 Nets 107-96 MIL Yes Home -13.5 206.5 -10000 2200 Playoffs No Under
6/10/2021 Nets 86-83 MIL Yes Home -3.5 190.5 -200 165 Playoffs No Under
6/7/2021 Nets 125-86 BKN No Away +22.5 218.5 2200 -10000 Playoffs No Under
6/5/2021 Nets 115-107 BKN No Away +18.5 228.5 - - Playoffs Yes Under
5/29/2021 Heat 120-103 MIL Yes Away -8.5 234.5 -900 600 Playoffs Yes Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 4-6 2-8-0 213.1 109.4 103.7 +9.1 37.3%

Bucks Injuries

Bucks: Donte DiVincenzo: Out For Season (Foot), Jordan Nwora: Day To Day (Thigh)

Place a bet on the Milwaukee Bucks to win this game with BetMGM online sportsbook.

Nets Betting Data

  • Brooklyn has a winning record against the spread, going 39-37 ATS (covering 51.3% of the time).
  • When they are at least 4-point underdogs, the Nets have not fared well, going 18-28 against the spread.
  • In most of Brooklyn's games this season, the teams have combined to hit the over (40 out of 76 games, 52.6%).

Nets Key Players

  • James Harden racks up 7.9 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game, placing him at the top of the Nets' rebound and assists leaderboards.
  • Brooklyn's Kevin Durant scores 26.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, making him the top scorer on the squad.
  • Joe Harris is dependable from distance and leads the Nets with 3.1 made threes per game.
  • Kyrie Irving (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Brooklyn while Nicolas Claxton (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.

Place a bet on the Brooklyn Nets to win this game with BetMGM online sportsbook.

Nets Last 10 Games

Nets Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Nets Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
6/13/2021 Bucks 107-96 MIL No Away +13.5 206.5 2200 -10000 Playoffs Yes Under
6/10/2021 Bucks 86-83 MIL No Away +3.5 190.5 165 -200 Playoffs Yes Under
6/7/2021 Bucks 125-86 BKN Yes Home -22.5 218.5 -10000 2200 Playoffs Yes Under
6/5/2021 Bucks 115-107 BKN Yes Home -18.5 228.5 - - Playoffs No Under
6/1/2021 Celtics 123-109 BKN Yes Home -12.5 236.5 - - Playoffs Yes Under
Nets Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 6-4 3-7-0 221.5 115.9 105.6 -2.5 31.4%

Nets Injuries

Nets: James Harden: Out (Hamstring), Kyrie Irving: Out (Ankle), Spencer Dinwiddie: Out (Knee)

Actor Jamie Foxx on the Welcome Offer BetMGM's banner.
About the Author

BetMGM

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.