Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat 4/24/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
East 1st Round – Game 4, MIA leads series 2-1
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off against the Miami Heat in a pivotal NBA playoff game on Monday night, which will be televised on NBAt from the newly named Kaseya Center in Miami, FL. As the top seed in the league and ranking fourth in defensive efficiency during the regular season, the Bucks are facing a challenging 2-1 series deficit against the Heat. In their previous game on Saturday, the Bucks struggled with turnovers, committing a disappointing 18 of them in a 121-99 loss on the road to Miami.
Leading the charge for the Bucks was their versatile guard/forward, Khris Middleton, who had an impressive performance with 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting, along with six assists. All-Star guard Jrue Holiday also made significant contributions with 19 points on 8-for-18 shooting and five rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Bucks’ shooting percentage of 45 percent from the field was not enough to turn the tide in their favor.
Throughout the season, the Bucks have been averaging 118 points on 49.5% shooting, while allowing 124.3 points on 55.6% shooting. Middleton has been a key player, averaging 24 points and 6.7 rebounds while Holiday gave 19.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Other players like Pat Connaughton have been double-digit scorers, and Bobby Portis has been grabbing 11 rebounds per game. The Bucks have been shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the FT line. However, their defense has been struggling, allowing 50% shooting from beyond the arc and grabbing only 40 rebounds per game.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road against Miami.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Bucks are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat 4/24/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
In the Sunshine Capital of the US, the Miami Heat, known for their strong defensive play and impressive home record of winning 27 out of 41 regular season games, showcased their prowess in Game 3 against the Bucks. They outscored their opponents in every quarter and held a commanding 29-point lead in the second half. The Heat’s sharp shooting was on display, with a 54% overall shooting percentage and 16-of-33 three-point attempts finding the mark.
Leading the charge for the Heat was their dynamic guard/forward, who topped all scorers with an impressive 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting, along with five rebounds. Off the bench, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson was lethal from beyond the arc, nailing 5-of-6 three-point attempts and finishing with 20 points. SF Cody Martin delivered 12 points and 11 rebounds, as the Heat outrebounded the Bucks by a margin of 44-37.
- The Miami Heat is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home against Milwaukee.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Heat is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat. The NBA pick for this game is the Milwaukee Bucks. Basketball fans can anticipate an intense showdown between these two formidable teams. All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has missed consecutive games due to a lower back contusion, is listed as questionable for this contest. The Heat, despite a hot shooting game, were one of the worst three-point shooting teams and are likely to regress to their average. In this scenario, the prediction is for the Bucks to win and cover on the road, with a final score prediction of Milwaukee Bucks winning 115-105.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Kaseya Center in Miami, FL
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -5.5
NBA Total: 217.5
