The early lines on Friday's card are very sharp, with one exception. PHX is not getting nearly enough respect here against the Bucks. Milwaukee just doesn't have the size to defend against Gortat/Lopez in the paint, especially with Bogut out. Mbah a Moute is a solid defender and I expect him to play well, but it just won't be enough. With the Bucks having to defend the aggressive inside game, Nash & Brooks will have the opportunity to spread the Bucks defensively and create a ton of open looks for the Suns perimeter shooters. I just see this game as a total mismatch.
The Suns are determined to make the playoffs, and it would appear the opportunity will be there for them in the west with Utah and New Orleans both faltering down the stretch. The Suns were in the exact same position in the second half last season, and they made a great run by incorporating defensive intensity to their game. The Bucks have no chance against a Suns team that decides to play defense.
Suns -2.5 (+100) x5
The Suns are determined to make the playoffs, and it would appear the opportunity will be there for them in the west with Utah and New Orleans both faltering down the stretch. The Suns were in the exact same position in the second half last season, and they made a great run by incorporating defensive intensity to their game. The Bucks have no chance against a Suns team that decides to play defense.
Suns -2.5 (+100) x5