The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Heat vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Trail Blazers and Pistons, and they play the Knicks next. The Bucks have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 117.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.2 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins is averaging 18.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Mavericks and 76ers, and they play the Pistons next. The Heat have won 20 their last 30 regular season games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 124.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 19.7 points and 3.1 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Heat have won 10 of their last 11 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Heat have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games following a home win.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Heat have lost each of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Bucks’ last five games at Kaseya Center.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 15 games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Heat.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Heat’s last 12 home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell has recorded 18 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Tyler Herro has recorded the equal-most steals without a turnover (3) of any player in the league this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.9).
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.8).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.1%).
Heat vs Bucks Injury Report
The Heat will be without Terry Rozier. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, and Dru Smith are questionable.
The Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with a groin injury.
Heat vs Bucks Prediction
This line tells me the Bucks are likely going to be without Antetokounmpo yet again. If that’s the case, I have to roll with the Heat. We’ve been on the Heat a lot this season, and they keep winning while also racking up a 12-6 ATS record. The Bucks have lost 5 straight games and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. Without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are limited offensively. The Heat look legit and this should be the first game where Herro and Powell play together. Should be fun. I’ll lay the points with Miami.