Dave Essler
PLAY: Hawks/Bucks OVER 215
RATING: TRIPLE DIME PLAY
To me this is a classic over reaction number. We know it's not likely Giannis isn't going to play, but nothing surprises me. We think Young will play, but again, maybe not. Let's even assume the both sit. Atlanta just scored 110 without Young. The Bucks played eleven games (and won six) without Giannis, so both teams have time playing without the injured star. Milwaukee just saw how the‚ Hawks would/might play without Young. The Hawks know how the Bucks play without Giannis. Okay, enough on that. This could be as close to an elimination game for the Bucks without actually being one as it gets. They have a great record at home, not having lost at home prior to game one since 4/19. The Hawks know they can beat a full strength Bucks team on the road. The Hawks know this is as close to ending the series without actually ending the series as it gets. We know the Bucks have scorers beyond Giannis with Holiday and Middleton. What's also true is that although the Bucks may have the best two players on the court after the stars, the Hawks probably have the next six best players and are deeper. So, Atlanta will be the ones to push the pace and the Bucks will be able to keep up. I expect a close game (lean Bucks a bit) and that only helps late. What's also interesting is that the 1H total is around 110 - which is higher than you'd expect for a 215ish game. So, I am not biting the obvious apples tonight - just look at what the final was in the Western Conference last night.
FWIW I did add the Bucks ML.
PLAY: Hawks/Bucks OVER 215
RATING: TRIPLE DIME PLAY
To me this is a classic over reaction number. We know it's not likely Giannis isn't going to play, but nothing surprises me. We think Young will play, but again, maybe not. Let's even assume the both sit. Atlanta just scored 110 without Young. The Bucks played eleven games (and won six) without Giannis, so both teams have time playing without the injured star. Milwaukee just saw how the‚ Hawks would/might play without Young. The Hawks know how the Bucks play without Giannis. Okay, enough on that. This could be as close to an elimination game for the Bucks without actually being one as it gets. They have a great record at home, not having lost at home prior to game one since 4/19. The Hawks know they can beat a full strength Bucks team on the road. The Hawks know this is as close to ending the series without actually ending the series as it gets. We know the Bucks have scorers beyond Giannis with Holiday and Middleton. What's also true is that although the Bucks may have the best two players on the court after the stars, the Hawks probably have the next six best players and are deeper. So, Atlanta will be the ones to push the pace and the Bucks will be able to keep up. I expect a close game (lean Bucks a bit) and that only helps late. What's also interesting is that the 1H total is around 110 - which is higher than you'd expect for a 215ish game. So, I am not biting the obvious apples tonight - just look at what the final was in the Western Conference last night.
FWIW I did add the Bucks ML.
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