NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Bucks and Warriors Look to Close Out Series on April 27
Two crucial NBA Playoff games are set for Wednesday, with clear betting implications for each matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls (Bucks -12)
The Bucks look to close out the series after dominating Games 3 and 4 in Chicago:
- Game 3: Bucks won by 30
- Game 4: Bucks won by 24
- Giannis dominated Game 4: 32 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists
- Strong supporting cast: Allen (27 pts), Holiday (26 pts), Portis (14 pts, 10 reb)
- Bulls' top scorers: LaVine (24 pts, 13 ast), DeRozan (23 pts), Williams (23 pts, 10 reb)
The Bucks' home crowd and Giannis' unstoppable presence should help Milwaukee advance.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets (Warriors -9)
The Warriors aim to finish the series after Denver avoided the sweep in Game 4:
- Nuggets stayed alive behind Jokic: 37 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
- Strong Denver support: Gordon (21 pts), Morris (24 pts), Hyland (15 pts)
- Curry continues sixth man role: 33 points, 8 assists, 4 steals
- Warriors' balanced attack: Thompson (32 pts), Wiggins (16 pts), Green (13 pts, 11 reb)
- Warriors showing championship form with historic offensive bursts
Expect Golden State to close out the series at home with their explosive offense and veteran experience.