Milwaukee Bucks (24-17) vs Miami Heat (21-21)
Game Info: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -7.5 -- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Miami Heat pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. Here’s a Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last five games overall and they will be eager to bounce back after getting stopped by the Trail Blazers in a 116-107 home defeat on Tuesday. Duncan Robinson led the team with 22 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points with 15 rebounds and two blocks while Jimmy Butler chipped in with 13 points and eight assists. As a team, the Heat shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 42 from the 3-point line. The Heat set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. It was certainly short-lived as the Heat got outscored by a combined 63-39 in the second and third quarters to trail by as many as 27 points. The Heat will take on the Nets and Magic after this game.
Milwaukee Bucks
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a groove as they've won seven of their last eight games overall, but since they had last night's game postponed, they haven't played since their 123-109 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists on 13 of 17 shooting, Damian Lillard added 25 points while Khris Middleton chipped in with 13 points and eight assists in 25 minutes off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 49 percent from the field and 14 of 37 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with defense by holding the 76ers to just 21 points in the first quarter. The Bucks finished with a flurry in the fourth quarter to run away with it at home. The Bucks will play against the Clippers following this one.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games at Fiserv Forum following a home win.
- The Heat have lost 10 of their 12 previous night games at Fiserv Forum.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Bucks' last eight games.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last six games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Heat have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks' last six games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Heat's last 10 games at Fiserv Forum have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Heat are still keeping an eye on Keshad Johnson who is questionable for this one, while the Bucks are still missing AJ Green. The Heat could really do with a win to get their season back on track as they've really been struggling and they didn't look in their loss to the lowly Trail Blazers on Tuesday. In contrast, the Bucks have been playing some of their best basketball of the season lately and they should be well-rested as they haven't played since Sunday. The Heat might be tempting at the line if they were in better form, but they haven't looked like themselves at all lately, so I feel much better going with the Bucks to take care of business at home.
Peter’s Pick Milwaukee -7.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
