Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns: NBA Finals Game 3 Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for July 11, 2021

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The Milwaukee Bucks (46-26, 12-7) are 4-point favorites heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns (51-21, 14-4) at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The Suns lead the series 2-0. The over/under is set at 221.5 for the matchup.

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Bucks vs Suns Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Bucks -4 -110 -110 221.5 -115 -105

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Point Total Insights

  • Milwaukee's games this year have resulted in a higher total score than Sunday's matchup over/under (221.5 points) in 65 out of 91 opportunities (71.4% of matchups).
  • 45 Phoenix games this year (50% of its matchups) ended with a final score greater than Sunday's total of 221.5 points.
  • The point total for the matchup of 221.5 is 10.6 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Bucks (117.9 points per game) and the Suns (114.2 points per game).
  • The 220.4 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 1.1 fewer than the 221.5 over/under in this contest.
  • On average, the Bucks have seen a 230.3 over/under in their games this season, 8.8 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
  • Suns' games have a total points bet of 222.2 points this season, 0.7 points more than the over/under for this contest.

Bucks Betting Data

  • Milwaukee has a losing record against the spread this season, going 36-55 ATS.
  • When they play as at least 4-point favorites, the Bucks have a record ATS of 26-36.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in 58.2% of games (53 out of 91 matchups).

Bucks Key Players

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks in points and rebounds. He averages 28.1 points per game while also adding 11.0 rebounds.
  • The squad is led in assists by Jrue Holiday's 6.1 per game.
  • The Bucks are led by Bryn Forbes from beyond the arc. He knocks down 2.2 shots from deep per game.
  • Holiday leads the team with 1.6 steals per game. Brook Lopez collects 1.5 blocks a contest to pace Milwaukee.

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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
7/8/2021 Suns 118-108 PHO No Away +10.5 216.5 525 -750 Playoffs Yes Over
7/6/2021 Suns 118-105 PHO No Away +10.5 218.5 475 -650 Playoffs No Over
7/3/2021 Hawks 118-107 MIL Yes Away -14.5 221.5 -10000 1700 Playoffs No Over
7/1/2021 Hawks 123-112 MIL Yes Home -13.5 228.5 -5000 1400 Playoffs No Over
6/29/2021 Hawks 110-88 ATL No Away +15.5 197.5 3300 -10000 Playoffs No Over
Bucks Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
6-4 5-5 7-3-0 218.6 111.2 107.4 +5.3 34.8%

Bucks Injuries

Bucks: Donte DiVincenzo: Out For Season (Foot)

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Suns Betting Data

  • Phoenix has a winning record against the spread, going 49-40-1 ATS (covering 54.4% of the time).
  • When they are at least 4-point underdogs, the Suns have fared well, going 28-24-1 against the spread.
  • In most of Phoenix's games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (49 out of 90 games, 54.4%).

Suns Key Players

  • Devin Booker puts up 25.6 points per game and is the top scorer for the Suns.
  • The Phoenix leaders in rebounding and assists are Deandre Ayton with 10.5 rebounds per game (he also adds 14.4 points and 1.4 assists per game) and Chris Paul with 8.9 assists per game (he also tacks on 16.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game).
  • Jae Crowder is the top shooter from the three-point line for the Suns, hitting 2.5 threes per game.
  • Phoenix's leader in steals is Paul with 1.4 per game, and its leader in blocks is Ayton with 1.2 per game.

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Suns Last 10 Games

Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Suns Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
7/8/2021 Bucks 118-108 PHO Yes Home -10.5 216.5 -750 525 Playoffs No Over
7/6/2021 Bucks 118-105 PHO Yes Home -10.5 218.5 -650 475 Playoffs Yes Over
6/30/2021 Clippers 130-103 PHO Yes Away -14.5 232.5 -10000 1750 Playoffs Yes Over
6/28/2021 Clippers 116-102 LAC No Home +10.5 228.5 2500 -10000 Playoffs No Under
6/26/2021 Clippers 84-80 PHO Yes Away -2.5 167.5 -225 180 Playoffs Yes Under
Suns Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
8-2 4-6 7-3-0 216.4 110.9 105.5 +1.6 34.7%

Suns Injuries

Suns: Dario Saric: Out For Season (Knee), Torrey Craig: Day To Day (Knee)

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