Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/19/23 – Miami took advantage of being underdogs to claim victory in Game 1, winning on the road 130-117. Injury concerns will play an integral part of this series. Giannis Antetokounmpo only played 11 minutes due to an awkward landing on his back and Tyler Herro was forced out with a broken hand in Game 1. Giannis appears likely to suit up, while Herro may miss part or all of this series and possibly longer. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win this game according to the latest NBA betting predictions.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WI
TV: NBAt
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/19/23 Betting Odds
Heat
Moneyline: +190
Spread: +6 (-110)
Total: 219 over (-110)
Bucks
Moneyline: -220
Spread: -6 (-110)
Total: 219 under (-110)
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
Miami Heat enters their matchup against Houston with an overall record of 46-39 and have turned over 13.5 times per contest while also committing 18.5 fouls per game, as a team they have amassed 40.6 rebounds per contest and distributed 1,955 dimes – placing them 25th overall in terms of passing the rock. The Miami Heat are connecting on 34% of their 3-point attempts and 83.1 % from the charity stripe, averaging 109.5 points per game on 46.0% field shooting. Defense wise, the Heat are forcing their opponents into 15.7 turnovers per game and drawing 20.0 fouls each night. They allow 36.7% on shots from beyond the perimeter while being second in points per game allowed. The Heat defense has allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 48.2% and concedes 41.8 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 14th among NBA teams for giving away assists this season with 2,097 that have been surrendered so far.
Milwaukee Bucks currently stands with an overall record of 58-24 and currently ranks 19th in terms of offensive efficiency at 47.3% from the field; scoring 9,589 points while pulling down 48.6 rebounds per game. Their rate of assists per game is 25.8 and they turn over 14.6 times on average per contest, committing 18.1 fouls per contest while shooting 74.3 percent at free throw line. Milwaukee’s defense allows opponents to convert on 35.4% of 3-point attempts, and converts 77.6% of free throw attempts. As such, opponents average 23.9 assists and 44.2 boards per game against them – placing them 5th and 20th respectively in the NBA. The Bucks rank 14th in basketball for points allowed per game at 113.3, forcing 11.8 turnovers each game and allowing opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread
Miami are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 8 games. Miami are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Miami are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Milwaukee are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games. Milwaukee are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 10 games against Miami. Milwaukee are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing at home against Miami.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Free Pick
Milwaukee Bucks should be considered favorites against Miami Heat on Wednesday as Giannis Antetokounmpo seems set to return and Tyler Herro leaves Miami. Additionally, Miami were one of the worst offensive teams this season so don’t expect them to shoot as efficiently on Wednesday as they did Sunday. According to the best NBA betting sites the Milwaukee Bucks are highly favored to win in this game.
Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110
