The Brooklyn Nets (48-24, 5-1) are 1.5-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26, 4-1) at Barclays Center on Monday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on TNT. The Nets have a 1-0 series lead. The matchup's point total is set at 234.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
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Nets | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 234.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Point Total Insights
- Brooklyn and its opponents have gone over Monday's 234.5 total in 34 out of 78 games (43.6%) this year.
- In Milwaukee's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Monday's matchup over/under in 40 out of 77 matchups (51.9%).
- The Nets average 118.8 points per game against the Bucks' 119.9, totaling 4.2 points over the matchup's over/under of 234.5.
- This matchup's point total is 7.2 fewer points than the 227.3 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the over/under in Nets games is 1.8 points fewer than the over/under of 234.5 points in this contest.
- Bucks' games have an over/under of 233.3 points this season, 1.2 points fewer than the total points bet for this matchup.
Nets Betting Data
- Brooklyn has failed to beat the spread more often than not this season, going 36-37.
- The Nets have not fared well as a 1.5-point favorite, going 21-29 against the spread when favored by at least 1.5 points.
- Brooklyn routinely hits the over, breaking the point total in 40 of 73 games (54.8%).
Nets Key Players
- The Nets rebounds and assists leader is James Harden. He pulls down 7.9 rebounds and racks up 10.8 assists per game.
- Brooklyn is led in scoring by Kevin Durant's 26.9 points per game.
- Joe Harris hits 3.1 threes per game to lead the Nets.
- Brooklyn's steals leader is Kyrie Irving, who grabs 1.4 per game. Nicolas Claxton leads the team averaging 1.3 blocks a contest.
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Nets Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
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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 |
5/30/2021 | Celtics | 141-126 BKN | Yes | Away | -16.5 | 248.5 | -2500 | 1050 | Playoffs | No | Over |
5/28/2021 | Celtics | 125-119 BOS | No | Away | +6.5 | 235.5 | 375 | -500 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
5/25/2021 | Celtics | 130-108 BKN | Yes | Home | -24.5 | 244.5 | - | - | Playoffs | No | Under |
Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
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9-1 | 5-5 | 4-6-0 | 229.4 | 120.3 | 109.1 | -1.5 | 32.3% |
Nets Injuries
Nets: Jeff Green: Out (Foot), James Harden: Out (Hamstring), Spencer Dinwiddie: Out For Season (ACL)
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Bucks Betting Data
- Milwaukee has a losing record against the spread, going 31-46 ATS (covering just 40.3% of the time).
- When they are at least 1.5-point underdogs, the Bucks have not fared well, going 28-39 against the spread.
- In the majority of Milwaukee's games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (46 out of 77 games, 59.7%).
Bucks Key Players
- Giannis Antetokounmpo puts up 28.1 points and 11.0 rebounds per game for the Bucks, making him the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Jrue Holiday's assist statline leads Milwaukee; he racks up 6.1 assists per game.
- Bryn Forbes is the top scorer from deep for the Bucks, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
- Milwaukee's leader in steals is Holiday (1.6 per game), and its leader in blocks is Brook Lopez (1.5 per game).
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Bucks Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Bucks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
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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 |
5/27/2021 | Heat | 113-84 MIL | Yes | Away | -21.5 | 200.5 | - | - | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
5/24/2021 | Heat | 132-98 MIL | Yes | Home | -24.5 | 235.5 | -10000 | 3000 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
5/22/2021 | Heat | 109-107 MIL | Yes | Home | -3.5 | 204.5 | -275 | 225 | Playoffs | No | Over |
Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
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7-3 | 4-6 | 5-5-0 | 231 | 119.6 | 111.4 | +9.4 | 40.2% |
Bucks Injuries
Bucks: Donte DiVincenzo: Out For Season (Foot)