Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Heat and Bucks, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Heat visit Milwaukee with a record of 21-21.
  • Defensively, Miami are giving up 110.1 points per game.
  • The Heat are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.
  • The Bucks are at 24-17.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (4th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 123-109 win vs. the Heat.

Heat vs Bucks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. Milwaukee is currently favored by 7 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 223.5.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on TNT. The Heat are 9th in the East with a record of 21-21, while the Bucks are 4th in the conference at 24-17.

Heat vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Thursday, January 23rd
  • Betting Odds MIL -7, MIA +216 | MIL -261 O/U 223.5

Heat Preview: Do the Heat Stand a Chance on the Road?

Miami fell to 21-21 on the season after a 116-107 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Heat were -9 point favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, just over the 218.5 O/U line.

Miami went on an 11-0 run early, taking the score from 12-11 to 22-12. However, they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, being outscored 63-39. They entered the 4th quarter down 97-77 but managed to outscore Portland 30-19 in the final period.

Duncan Robinson hit 6 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with 22 points and 5 rebounds in the Heat's 107-point effort against the Trail Blazers. Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 15 boards, while Jimmy Butler contributed 13 points and 8 assists.

Robinson made 11 of his points in the 1st quarter, and Pelle Larsson added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th. Miami shot 44.1% from the field and 33.3% from three, connecting on 14 threes in the game.

Defensively, the Heat struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 34 and 36 points, respectively, in their 116-107 loss to the Trail Blazers. However, they tightened up in the 4th quarter, giving up just 19 points. Overall, Miami allowed Portland to shoot 49% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Trail Blazers to 34% shooting, with Portland making 15 threes. Miami also sent Portland to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15. The Heat finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 2 steals and 3 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Do the Bucks Have What it Takes at Home?

The Heat fell to 21-21 on the season after a 116-107 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Miami, who were favored by 9 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, just over the 218.5 O/U line.

Miami went on an 11-0 run early, taking the score from 12-11 to 22-12, but they struggled after that. The Blazers outscored them 27-17 in the 2nd quarter and 36-22 in the 3rd. The Heat made a push in the 4th, outscoring Portland 30-19, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 97-77 deficit they faced going into the final quarter.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the 76ers with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 76.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, including 16 in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 41.2% overall and 36.4% from three, where he made 4 threes.

The Bucks hit 14 threes at a 37.8% clip and shot 49.4% from the field as a team. Khris Middleton contributed 13 points and 8 assists, while Brook Lopez and Taurean Prince added 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Defensively, the Bucks held the 76ers to 109 points on Sunday, giving up 21 points in the 1st quarter. They allowed 29 points in the 2nd, 31 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.

Milwaukee limited Philadelphia to 45% shooting, including 35% from three-point range, where the 76ers hit 16 threes. The Bucks sent the 76ers to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Milwaukee also recorded 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards.

Heat vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Heat last five road games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 102. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
  • Across their five previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Miami has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Heat vs Bucks Prediction

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