NBA Finals 2021: Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 5 betting odds, spread, over/under

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The Milwaukee Bucks evened the series at 2-2 with a six-point win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 4.

The Bucks covered the spread in both Games 3 and 4, continuing a perfect streak for the home team so far in the NBA Finals.

Game 4 also marked the first time that the over did not hit (or push), with the two teams tallying 212 points, eight shy of the 220.5 over/under line.

The Suns are favoured by their smallest margin (-4.0) at home so far this series. Can they continue the run of home teams covering?

Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 5: Betting odds, spread, over/under

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Spread: Suns -4.0 (-110), Bucks +4.0 (-110)

Suns Moneyline: -175

Bucks Moneyline: +155

Over/Under: 220.0 (-110)

Odds as of 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 17 courtesy of William Hill Sportsbook.

For what it's worth:

  • Game 5's spread is the lowest the Suns have been favoured to win by at home in this series.
  • The home team is 4-0 covering the spread. The Suns covered Game 1's spread (-6.0), winning by 13 points. The Suns also covered Game 2's spread (-5.5), winning by 10 points. The Bucks covered Game 3's spread (-4.0) with ease, winning by 20 points. The Bucks also covered Game 4's spread (-4.0), winning by six.
  • The over hit in Game 1 (223) and Game 2 (226) but pushed in Game 3 (220). In Game 4, the under hit for the first time, with the two teams totalling for 212 points (220.5 o/u).
  • The average total score from the two regular-season games between the Suns and Bucks was 252.0, although one of the games went into overtime.
  • The Suns are 14-6 in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, going 4-2 vs. Lakers, 4-0 vs. Nuggets, 4-2 vs. Clippers and so far, 2-2 vs. Bucks.
  • The Bucks are 14-7 in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, going 4-0 vs. Heat, 4-3 vs. Nets and 4-2 vs. Hawks and so far, 2-2 vs. Suns.
  • According to The Action Network, the Suns were 42-28-2 against the spread during the regular season while the Bucks were 32-40.

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Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News.