Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Heat versus the Bucks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSW. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.
This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 223.5 points, and the Bucks are favored to win at home vs. the Heat. Check out BetCoco for Milwaukee Bucks – Miami Heat odds
Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Heat and Bucks have gone in favor of the Heat, putting together a record of 6-4. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Heat and Bucks, taking the Heat against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
- Across their last three road contests, Miami has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 96 points per game.
- Through their last three home games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Heat have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 0-5 in their last five games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Prediction
The Heat’s previous game came against the Timberwolves, resulting in a defeat with a final score of 106-90. As a result, the Heat’s overall record now stands at 1-2.
Miami’s leading scorer was Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo in the game against Minnesota. Herro recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Adebayo contributed 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Despite their performance, both players fell short of their season averages. Herro shot 34.8% from the field and 36.4% from three, while Adebayo shot 50% from the field and 0% from three.
Defensively, the Heat showcased their success in forcing turnovers and restricting their opponent’s scoring opportunities in their most recent game. They forced 14 turnovers, blocked 1 shot, and allowed 106 points on defense, making their defensive effort notably commendable.
In their previous game, Milwaukee played the Hawks and were defeated with a score of 127-110, resulting in an overall record of 1-1.
Milwaukee’s leading scorer was Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists in the game against the Hawks. Malik Beasley, on the other hand, contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist for the Bucks.
On defense vs. the Hawks, Milwaukee’s defense allowed 127 points in their previous game, along with 10 steals, 23 forced turnovers, and 27 defensive rebounds.
Despite being 5.5 point underdogs, we predict the Heat to come out on top with a final score of 109-108.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
- We like the Heat on the moneyline (+177)
- The Heat are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Khris Middleton – Injury Management – Probable
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Kevin Love – Shoulder – Probable
- Josh Richardson – Foot – Doubtful
- Haywood Highsmith – Knee – Out
- Caleb Martin – Knee – Doubtful
