Milwaukee at Toronto

Milwaukee is 10-1 in the playoffs and anchored by a great defense, #11 in the NBA during the regular season in points allowed and tops in field goal shooting defense (.433). Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has great depth to work with, including two combo guards who can defend in George Hill and Malcolm Brogdon. They held Toronto to 39 first-half points the last game. NBA teams like the Bucks, off three or more straight home victories, are 36-13 UNDER the FIRST HALF TOTAL when facing a team with a winning percentage of 75% or better. Milwaukee is also on a 29-15 run UNDER the first half total on the road. Toronto can play stellar defense, too; ninth during the regular season in points allowed, fifth in field goal shooting (.449), and eighth at defending beyond the arc. Toronto is 29-18 UNDER the first half total against winning teams, plus 39-24 UNDER the first half total after having lost two of three games. The wagering value is on a defensive first half. Play the First Half UNDER.