2021 NFL win totals predictions

2021 NFL win totals predictions and best bets

This NFL season is going to be fun. The Super Bowl odds point to the Kansas City Chiefs as the favorite, but anything can happen during the season. The NFL week 1 odds are out and sports betting fanatics are already picking winners. But if you want to have some serious fun, look at the latest 2021 NFL win totals predictions.

Win totals are a projected number of games that a team will win. To successfully make money betting on win totals, the football bettor will have to guess what team will go over or under the total. Here is a look at all of the teams and the win totals for this season.

2021 NFL win totals

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Team Win Total
Kansas City Chiefs [BET NOW] 12
Tampa Bay Buccaneers [BET NOW] 11.5
Baltimore Ravens [BET NOW] 11
Los Angeles Rams [BET NOW] 10.5
Green Bay Packers [BET NOW] 10.5
Buffalo Bills [BET NOW] 10.5
San Francisco 49ers [BET NOW] 10.5
Indianapolis Colts [BET NOW] 10
Dallas Cowboys [BET NOW] 9.5
Tennessee Titans [BET NOW] 9.5
Seattle Seahawks [BET NOW] 9.5
Cleveland Browns [BET NOW] 9.5
New Orleans Saints [BET NOW] 9
New England Patriots [BET NOW] 9
Los Angeles Chargers [BET NOW] 9
Miami Dolphins [BET NOW] 9
Pittsburgh Steelers [BET NOW] 8.5
Minnesota Vikings [BET NOW] 8.5
Arizona Cardinals [BET NOW] 8
Washington Football Team [BET NOW] 8
Denver Broncos [BET NOW] 7.5
Las Vegas Raiders [BET NOW] 7.5
Carolina Panthers [BET NOW] 7.5
Atlanta Falcons [BET NOW] 7
New York Giants [BET NOW] 7
Chicago Bears [BET NOW] 7
Jacksonville Jaguars [BET NOW] 6.5
Cincinnati Bengals [BET NOW] 6.5
New York Jets [BET NOW] 6.5
Philadelphia Eagles [BET NOW] 6.5
Detroit Lions [BET NOW] 5
Houston Texans [BET NOW] 4.5

2021 NFL win totals predictions

Now that you have the numbers, it’s time to pick the winners for the season. Here are our best bets for NFL win totals for the upcoming season.

Kansas City Chiefs UNDER 12 wins

It’s difficult to bet under on such a talented team, especially when they are vastly improved, at least on the offensive line. The Chiefs have the Super Bowl hangover and they have to understand that every team will get up when they play Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes may have dreams of an undefeated season, but the Chiefs will have less than 12 wins this year.

Minnesota Vikings OVER 9 wins

The Vikings had an offensive explosion a year ago with the addition of Justin Jefferson. However, injuries to the defense derailed this team. Now the Vikings are healthy on defense. The Lions are in rebuild mode, the Bears are changing quarterbacks and the Packers have the Aaron Rodgers drama. That clears the Vikings to have more than nine wins this season.

Atlanta Falcons Under 7 wins

The Falcons are in the division with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and they just traded their best player when they let Julio Jones leave town. It makes sense that everyone is down on the Falcons this season. However, they still have Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley and this offense will put up points. But that is the only bright spot. They have an early bye on the season (week 6) and have to travel to London. They have an ugly stretch in November with 3 out of the four games against the 49ers, Cowboys, and the Patriots. The Falcons will be lucky to get to 7 wins this year.

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Do you believe in the Super Bowl Hangover?

Do you believe in the Super Bowl Hangover? What it means For the Kansas City Chiefs

For as long as I can remember the Super Bowl hangover has been a real thing. History will tell us that teams that play in the Super Bowl will have different results early in the season. Although the Super Bowl odds will always favor the two teams that played in the big game the year prior, there is much more to the story.

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What Does it Mean for the Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs and the injury-riddled offensive line fell apart in the Super Bowl last year. But coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes have led the Chiefs to the big game for two straight seasons. The Chiefs no it is difficult, but it has not stopped this team from talking about an undefeated season.

For some reason, the losers of the Super Bowl have problems coming back to the big game. The LA Rams (2018) and the San Francisco 49ers (2019) missed the postseason altogether. This is hard to believe considering how much that the Chiefs have improved especially on the offensive line. However, only eight teams in NFL history have made it back to the Super Bowl after a loss. (this includes the Bills from ’91-’93).

So just to be clear: Only eight times in 55 years has a team that lost the Super Bowl returned to play it again the next year.

Watch Week 1

The Super Bowl hangover is very evident in week 1 of the regular season. This year the Chiefs will play the Cleveland Browns in the home opener. A quick look at the betting odds shows that the Chiefs are six-point favorites in the opener. However, teams that lost the Super bowl are just 4-16 against the spread in the last 20 occurrences.

Catching the Chiefs

The Chiefs may be the one team that can beat the jinx. They are stocked on both sides of the ball and have improved dramatically in the offseason. However, the pressure for this team will be extreme. They have very high expectations and this can be difficult to meet in the NFL.

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NFL Odds 2021 Week 1

NFL Odds 2021 Week 1: Why Betting Early is Best

The best part about the National Football League is week 1. Everyone is eagerly anticipating the start of the season. Everyone is browsing the Super Bowl odds, picking their team to win it all. The special part about betting on week one of the season is that you get weeks to try and make your best bet. The NFL Odds 2021 Week 1 is posted well in advance giving everyone ample time to pick a winner.

NFL Odds 2021 Week 1

The betting lines on each game will change as we get closer to kickoff, but betting on the lines now can give the player a major advantage. Betting early will allow football betting folks to hedge their bets and make some serious money in the first week of the NFL.

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Sep 9 Thu 2021

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Dallas Cowboys
+6½
-110
+240
51½
-115
452
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-6½
-110
-285
51½
-105

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Pittsburgh Steelers
+6½
-105
+225
50
-110
454
Buffalo Bills
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-115
-265
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-110
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New York Jets
+4
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+185
43
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456
Carolina Panthers
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-115
-215
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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-126
-155
45
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458
Houston Texans
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+106
+135
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Arizona Cardinals
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+130
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-110
460
Tennessee Titans
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-150
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-110
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Los Angeles Chargers
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-110
462
Washington Football Team
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+175
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Atlanta Falcons
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-205
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Seattle Seahawks
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Indianapolis Colts
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Minnesota Vikings
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Detroit Lions
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Cleveland Browns
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+210
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Miami Dolphins
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New England Patriots
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Denver Broncos
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476
New York Giants
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-107
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Green Bay Packers
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+105
+130
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New Orleans Saints
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Baltimore Ravens
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Las Vegas Raiders
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Chicago Bears
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-110
+280
45
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480
Los Angeles Rams
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-350
45
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Damian Lillard Knicks

Why Damian Lillard is Going to the New York Knicks

Damian Lillard is done in Portland. Lillard has spent his career trying to bring superstars to the Portland Trailblazers. But after a disappointing exit in the NBA playoffs, he is making a move. Although the Blazers do not want to lose him, he is going to request a trade. There is no doubt that Dame wants to make a splash and that will happen in New York when he gets traded to the Knicks.

Although reports suggest he does not want a trade…

<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Damian Lillard says after <a href=”https://twitter.com/usabasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@usabasketball</a> practice that reports he has plans to soon request a trade are &quot;not true.&quot;</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href=”https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1416136635939319810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>July 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>

There is no doubt he wants out of Portland and he is already eyeing his landing spot.

What do the Odds say?

If you believe the NBA trade odds posted at BetUS, the Philadelphia Sixers are the favorites to get Damian Lillard. But right behind the Sixers are the Knicks, Heat, and the Warriors. The odds are wrong, so bet it now. 

Here is the full list of odds from BetUS.

ROT WHAT WILL BE DAMIAN LILLARD NEXT TEAM IF TRADED? MONEYLINE
7633 Philadelphia 76ers     +250
7634 New York Knicks     +300
7635 Miami Heat     +400
7636 Golden State Warriors     +450
7637 Los Angeles Clippers     +500
7638 Los Angeles Lakers     +500
7639 Boston Celtics     +1000
7640 Dallas Mavericks     +900
7641 Chicago Bulls     +1000
7642 Toronto Raptors     +1000
7643 New Orleans Pelicans     +1200

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Forget Philly

Philadelphia is only the favorite according to the odds because it is clear they are ready to trade Ben Simmons. Odds on the 76ers Making a Ben Simmons Trade. It may be an obvious spot because the Sixers want to make a trade, but Lillard wants to go to the Big Apple. Although Philly is an incredible sports town, New York is everything that Dame has ever wanted and he will be traded to the Knicks.

The Potential Trade(s)

When it comes to Damian Lillard to the Knicks, the pieces have to fit. The options are obviously endless, but there have been a few theories scattered about and they really do make sense. The Knicks have the players and the picks to get this done.

Why the Knicks?

Dame has been unselfish his entire career. This New York had a playoff team. Although they were not spectacular, they received great attention from the league and the fans. Perhaps more attention than Dame did when his team lost in the first round. He can attract star players and he will be playing the mecca of basketball and going up against the Brooklyn Big 3.

Portland will do this because the Knicks will go all out for a superstar. The Post has reported the Knicks likely would be amenable to trading three first-round picks. Say less. Dame Lillard is going to play for the Knicks.

Suns vs Bucks Game 4 Predictions

2021 NBA Finals: Suns vs Bucks Game 4 Predictions Against the Spread

The Milwaukee Bucks finally got a victory in the 2021 NBA Finals. They trounced the Phoenix Suns in game 3 and are now down 2-1 in the series. One of the interesting things in this series up to this point is that all of the wins have been by double-digits. It may be easy to lean towards the home team when making Suns vs Bucks Game 4 predictions, but you have to do the research.

Odds and Trends

Suns vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -4

Suns vs. Bucks over-under: 220.5 points

Suns vs. Bucks money line: Bucks -185, Suns +165

After an impressive win, the oddsmakers made the Bucks 4 point favorites in game 4. This number is rising as the early betting is on the home team. The more interesting betting odds to pay attention to, maybe the over/under. Game 3 stayed under the closing total by 1 point, depending on your line, but it dropped for game 4. The over/under is currently at 220.5 at My Bookie.

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The Suns do well after a loss against the spread (ATS) with a 20-7 ATS record after a straight-up loss. IT helps that they have covered 12 of the last 16 games overall and 6 of the last 8 games on the road. However, the Bucks have been incredible at home covering five of the last six games against the betting number. So who wins and covers game 4?

Must Win for the Suns

The Suns are up in the series, yet if you ask the leader of this team, game four is a must-win.

“For us, the biggest game of the year is tomorrow. Tomorrow. It’s a must-win game for us,” Suns guard Chris Paul said on Saturday. “We got to come out with that mindset. Know that they’re home, they’re more comfortable, they will be in front of their fans. But we got to be us. We got to be us and we got to be the hungrier team, and so that’s what we’ll do.”

Suns vs Bucks Game 4 Predictions

Giannis Antetokounmpo is crushing the Suns in the Finals. But, it is worth noting that Suns’ big man Deandre Ayton only played 24 minutes in the last game due to foul trouble. This is not something that the Bucks will be able to rely on every night. However, the Bucks did very well even when he was on the floor and were able to build an impressive lead. It is clear that home teams get more calls in the Finals and it is very clear that Giannis is going to take a more aggressive approach in the playoffs.

The role players may actually be the X-Factor. So far Chris Paul and Giannis have had impressive games in every outing, but the role players have made the difference. Whatever superstar got the most assistance from the rest of his team has won the game. That will not change in game four.

Everyone assumes that the Suns will return to form and win game four, but that is a mistake. The Bucks aggression at the rim is unstoppable. The Suns have injuries and little depth under the basket. The Bucks scored 1.24 points per possession in the last victory partly due to that aggressive posture near the rim. That is the main reason Giannis kept calling for the ball over and over again. That opened up the arc and that is why role players like Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday finally shot well.

This series is far from over and the Bucks will tie it up with another resounding win.

Bet on the Bucks -4

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2021 Home Run Derby Predictions

2021 Home Run Derby Predictions: And the Winner is?

The Major League Baseball season is filled with plenty of controversies starting with the spin-rate, but that all goes away during the All-Star break. This is especially true with one special event. The 2021 Home Run Derby Predictions focus on the best event of the weekend as we break down the big sluggers and the bets you have to make this weekend.

The Field and the Odds

In case you missed it, here are the MLB players that will be participating in the 2021 Home Run Derby and the latest odds.

It comes as no surprise that Shohei Ohtani (+175) is the favorite, but other players like Joey Gallo (+300) are gaining ground. See the list of every player and their odds for the 2021 Home Run Derby  – here- . 

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Trevor Story +1000

Trevor Story is a popular bet because he is playing at home. That alone will get a hitter plenty of attention, but in this case, it may be worth it.

Trey Mancini +1200

If you want to bet the feel-good story of the Derby, Mancini is your man. He is less than two years removed from having surgery due to a Cancer diagnosis.

Shohei Ohtani +175

Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win this event and it comes as no surprise since he is hitting absolute bombs this year. However, he is also selected as a pitcher and that may change things up. But before you bet on him, know that favorites often fail to produce on the big stage.

2021 Home Run Derby Predictions

Pete Alonso to win the HR Derby +500

Alonso is seeing the ball well entering the break and he has a better bracket than some of the others players mentioned above. As the reigning champ, he knows how to get it done.

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NBA Finals Game 3

NBA Finals Game 3 Suns vs Bucks Picks: Must-Win for Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA. But up until now, they have looked average against a Phoenix Suns team that is rolling through the NBA Finals. But, as you will hear time and time again, it’s not a series until someone loses at home. The Bucks will get a chance to defend their home court against the Suns in game three. We have made our series selections for the NBA Finals and we are not hedging from that pick (just yet) and tonight in game 3 we will focus on the over/under.

NBA Finals Game 3 Odds and Trends

How important is a home-court advantage in the NBA Playoffs? The Bucks are giving 4.5 points to the Suns. This number is rising from the opening line of 3.5. The over/under started out as 222.5 and has dipped to 221 as we get closer to tip-off. Online sportsbook, BetUS has all of the odds and hundreds of props to bet on for game 3 *HERE*. 

The Sun’s games have gone over the total in four games to include the first two games of the NBA Finals. But that will change in the underdog role since Phoenix has scored under the closing total in 4 of the last 5 games as a road underdog.

On the other side, Milwaukee has the under at 6-2-1 as a playoff favorite and 7-3 in the last ten games.

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Suns vs Bucks Picks

Chris Paul and Devin Booker have had their way with the Bucks up to this point. But when the Bucks are at home, they play better defense and that will be the thing to watch in this game. In a closely contested game, anything can happen, so we are going to bet on the total.

Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are under fire for bad play in the Finals. Playing at home will increase the intensity and will allow the Bucks to defend the perimeter better. And don’t worry about the Suns getting extra free throws tonight.

When the Suns have met in Milwaukee the Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings. The defense will be better and a low-scoring game is expected.

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Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Predictions

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Predictions

UFC 264 is on Saturday night and it features the long-awaited third installment of Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor. With such a big headlining fight, we want to break down the fight and give out our Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Predictions for fight night.

See all of our picks and predictions for the latest sports betting events.

When and Where

The UFC 264 fight card will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, July 10.

The event begins at 6:15 p.m. ET.  But the main event will be much later, starting at 10 p.m. ET.

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UFC 264 Fight Card

Like any UFC event, the fight card is covered with great bouts to watch and wager on. Here is the look at the fight card for Saturday night with the latest UFC 264 betting odds from BetUS.

Dustin Poirier -125 vs. Conor McGregor +105, lightweight

Stephen Thompson -160 vs. Gilbert Burns +135, welterweight

Tai Tuivasa -150 vs. Greg Hardy +125, heavyweight

Irene Aldana -120 vs. Yana Kunitskaya +100, women’s bantamweight

Sean O’Malley -900 vs. Kris Moutinho +600, bantamweight

Max Griffin -200 vs. Carlos Condit +170, welterweight

Michel Pereira -180 vs. Niko Price +155, welterweight

Dricus Du Plessis -120 vs. Trevin Giles +100, middleweight

Ilia Topuria -230 vs. Ryan Hall +190, featherweight

Jennifer Maia -195 vs. Jessica Eye +165, women’s flyweight

Brad Tavares -170 vs. Omari Akhmedov +145, middleweight

Zhalgas Zhumaglov -310 vs. Jerome Rivera +250, flyweight

Alen Amedovski -130 vs. Hu Yaozong +110, middleweight

Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Predictions

Here are quality predictions from people that know what they are talking and then of course, we will offer up our pick on the big fight.

In 2014 McGregor beat Poirier with a first-round TKO. During the rematch, seven years later it was Poirier who won with a second-round TKO of McGregor. With bad blood and a contentious feud between the two, this sets up for an incredible fight. This fight will be more than just talk.

This feud extends outside the octagon as McGregor declined to pony up $500K to charity after the last fight.

It is very tempting to take Conor as an underdog, but the smart money in this match is on Poirier. Both are heavy hitters and they are very familiar with one another, which will make this a very strategic battle.  It is clear that although McGregor is an incredible showman, he is decline. The edge goes to a confident Poirier who knows that he can beat McGregor. These two fighters rarely go the distance, look for a TKO in an explosive battle won by Poirier.

Pick: Dustin Poirier -125

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NBA Finals Bet: Bucks +5

NBA Finals Game 2 Pick: Suns or Bucks?

The NBA Finals are underway and the Phoenix Suns made it very clear during game one that they were up for the challenge. The Suns easily won and covered and now the series price is changing. Will Milwaukee be able to adjust and even up the series? Or does Phoenix have the series in the bag? Our NBA Finals Game 2 Pick breaks down the game.

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Odds and Trends

The odds posted at MyBookie are very interesting for the second game of the NBA Finals. Although the Suns won easily in game one, the line is getting lower. The Bucks are +4.5, but some sportsbooks have pushed the number to Bucks getting five points. While the public is still betting Phoenix it is still close.

The Bucks are 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in the game following a loss in which they did not cover. But they are also an ugly 3-10 ATS in the last 13 games as an underdog. Meanwhile, the Suns have been a covering machine with an 11-3 ATS record in the last 14 games overall.

Bucks vs Suns Breakdown

The Bucks have two very big problems. They can’t slow down the pick-and-roll and they have to keep the Suns off the free-throw line. Chris Paul made Robin Lopez look foolish on the switch and when the Bucks were in foul trouble, the Suns attracted more fouls and free points.

The Bucks need a balance with Lopez. He is too good on offense to keep him off the floor, but his defense liability needs to be addressed. Giannis played the 5 in the 4th quarter and you can expect more of that in game two.

The good news is that the Bucks shot 44% from 3-point range and they were only outscored by two points in the paint. This is incredible considering that the Bucks missed layup after layup. That will change tonight.

NBA Finals Game 2 Pick

We did take the Bucks in the series, but this is another good time to get on the Bucks bandwagon. Giannis is healthy and the Bucks will make adjustments to keep up with the pick-and-roll. The Bucks switch and can change to a zone, but tonight it will be the aggressiveness of the Bucks getting to the rim that will be the difference. That will open up the 3-point shot and the Bucks will even up the series.

NBA Finals Bet: Bucks +5

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Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Preview

Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Preview: Who Wins Game 1?

The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks are on center stage for the 2021 NBA Finals. Both teams have talent and can win the championship, but there are many factors to consider. The Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Preview starts with the first game of the series that will air on Tuesday night.

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Game 1 Info

ABC will televise the NBA Final games and game 1 will be on Tuesday. The tip-off is at 9 p.m. EST and Game 2 will be on Thursday.

NBA Finals Schedule

Game 1 (at Suns): Tuesday, July 6 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 2 (at Suns): Thursday, July 8 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 3 (at Bucks): Sunday, July 11 | 8 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 4 (at Bucks): Wednesday, July 14 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 5* (at Suns): Saturday, July 17 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 6* (at Bucks): Tuesday, July 20 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Game 7* (at Suns): Thursday, July 22 | 9 p.m. ET | TV: ABC

Odds and Trends

The Suns are the favorites at home in game one. Phoenix is -6 favorites to win the first game of the series. The Suns originally were -5.5, but with 75 percent of the wagers coming in on Phoenix and the injury problems the Bucks are facing, it jumped to 6. This is where it stands at most sports betting outlets, but for the latest odds check out MyBookie, the #1 sportsbook to bet on the 2021 NBA Finals.

The Suns are at home and that may be a good sign for anyone betting on this game. The Suns are 34-16 ATS in their last 50 home games, meanwhile, the Bucks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog.

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What to Watch

Everyone is watching the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. If Giannis is going to play in this series, it will change everything. Reports indicate that he has worked on the court, but his status is still day-to-day. Milwaukee fared well against Atlanta without him. My guess is that the Bucks will let him heal for game one to see how the rest of the team will perform without him.

The next thing everyone is watching is the pick-and-roll offense that Phoenix plays. This is important, but the youth of the Suns and star players like Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are more important. Key to the success of the Suns these two superstars have been inconsistent at times. If they do not find the consistency they may be trailing in this series.

Suns-Bucks NBA Finals Preview and Game 1 Pick

We are backing the Bucks in the first game of the series. Betting the Bucks now is the key. If Giannis does play, the six points will be on the high side, since the point spread will drop. The Bucks have the defensive pieces to keep up with Booker and slow down Paul’s effectiveness and his mid-range jumper. The Bucks stop the Suns in game one and take the early series lead.

Game 1 Predictions: Bucks 107 Suns 103

Game 1 Pick Against the Spread: Bucks +6