Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 2/24/2023 Odds, Tips and Game Analysis
The Miami Heat are set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first game of an NBA on ESPN doubleheader on Friday night. The Heat, currently with a record of 32-27, have struggled on the road, going four games below .500. They are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the New York Knicks by just half a game. In their last game, the Heat suffered a 116-105 defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, being outscored by 15 points in the second half.
Despite the loss, all five Miami starters managed to score in double figures, with Bam Adebayo leading the way with 24 points. The Heat received a boost from Gave Vincent and Max Strus, who combined for 39 points on 13-for-29 shooting. However, Miami struggled from beyond the arc, missing 20 of their 28 three-point attempts. The Miami Heat is shooting 33.4% from beyond the arc and 82.8% from the FT line. The Miami Heat is allowing 36.7% shooting from deep and is grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
- The Miami Heat is 4-8 SU in their last 12 matches with the Buck.
- Miami is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
- The Heat is 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Milwaukee.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 2/24/2023 Odds, Tips and Game Analysis
As they host the Miami Heat in a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to extend their 12-game winning streak and take over the Eastern Conference’s top spot from Boston, just a half-game ahead. In their previous match, Milwaukee took control early on and never relinquished their lead, coasting to a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks were on fire from long range, knocking down 18 of their 47 three-point attempts and shooting 46 percent overall from the field.
Center Brook Lopez put up a game-high 33 points on an impressive 13-for-18 shooting, while also grabbing seven rebounds. Jevon Carter chipped in with 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists, and Jrue Holiday, an All-Star guard, added 15 points and nine assists for the Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc and 73.8% from the FT line. The Bucks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.2 rebounds per game.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- The Bucks are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home against Miami.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA Pick for this contest is the Miami Heat. Milwaukee F Giannis Antetokounmpo will not sit up in this match with a sprained right wrist. The Bucks and the Heat rank in the top four of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is a worthy option. The stronger play is on the Heat to win on the road. Prediction: Miami Heat win 112-106.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Golden 1 Center, CA
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Miami Heat +2.5
NBA Totals: 224.5
