The Milwaukee Bucks are now favored to beat the Brooklyn Nets at various sportsbooks across the country following news that Kyrie Irving and James Harden will miss Game 5.

But despite being the underdogs against the Bucks, the Nets are still favored to win the Eastern Conference and the NBA Title.

"The philosophy is if they can overcome the injuries in the short term against the Bucks, they will be well-placed long term to win the conference and championship," Jason Scott, vice president of trading for BetMGM, told ESPN. 

The Nets are +165 to win the Eastern Conference at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill, with the Bucks at +170. The Nets are also +280 to win the NBA Title, ahead of the Jazz at +325.

The Nets were -440 favorites to beat the Bucks after winning the first two games of the series.