This is a 10* GAME 5 TOTAL on the OVER Bucks/Suns.

The first two games of this series went OVER the number in Phoenix.

The Game's 3 and 4 both went UNDER in Milwukee.

With the return to Phoenix in Game 5 and all tied up here, I expect this pattern to continue as I look for this total to blast past the posted number as this contest comes down the stretch.

We have ourselves a series here. Will "home court" continue to prove advantageous for the home team? So far it's been crucial in this series.

The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo got 40 points from Khris Middleton last time out in Game 4. Jrue Holiday continues to struggle for Milwaukee though, as he finished with just 17 points on 4 of 20 shooting.

Devin Booker had 42 points for the Suns in Game 4, but Chris Paul finished with only ten points and seven assists.

When looking at betting a side, I think you can make a convincing argument for either one, and that's why I'm steering clear of the side again this evening.

Instead, the overall situation points to a shootout in my opinion.

Finally, note that Phoenix has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to avenge two straight SU/ATS losses to an opponent.

I think Paul and the Suns will be much more efficient at home and I believe the Bucks will carry over their confidence as well after two straight victories.

Everything points to the OVER as the correct call in Game 5.

Good luck, NP