In the match between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, there is expected to be high scoring from both teams. The Bucks have struggled on defense and have been allowing a lot of points throughout the season, while the Suns have shown good offensive play in their last five games and have won most of their home matches. On average, the Suns score nearly 128 points per 100 possessions, which is the second highest in the league, while the Bucks score around 117 points per 100 possessions, ranking 19th. Considering this, it is likely that the Suns will be able to score enough points to cover the spread and win. The poor defense from the Bucks and the strong offense from the Suns will be key factors in this match.
According to the current situation, the match between Milwaukee and Phoenix will be played without two key players - Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The absence of these players has a significant impact on the quality and scoring ability of Milwaukee. The team will be forced to adopt a less attacking tactic and will likely score fewer points than usual. Additionally, Phoenix is not a team that will push for a high-scoring game. In the previous match between these teams, only 220 points were scored, confirming a tendency for a low total. Taking into account the absence of Lillard and Antetokounmpo, it is reasonable to expect a lower total score. A prediction on the under total seems appropriate in this situation.