Bucks vs. Heat Prediction & Odds
The first-place Bucks head to Miami to face the first-place Heat on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM ET on ABC. Can the Heat cover the 1-point spread as home favorites?
The Milwaukee Bucks are 27-15 on the season. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Bucks are 22-17-3 ATS on the year.
The Miami Heat are 23-20 on the season. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Heat are 16-24-3 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
547 Milwaukee Bucks (+1) at 548 Miami Heat (-1); O/U 220
1:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 14, 2023
FTX Arena, Miami, FL
Bucks vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 70% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucks +1 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Milwaukee Bucks DFS Spin
Milwaukee Bucks star forward Khris Middleton won’t be available for Saturday’s game against the Heat. Middleton has been out with a knee injury since December 15th. Former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was originally listed on the injury report with left knee soreness, but he should be good to go for the Bucks on Saturday.
For a DFS value play at the power forward spot, consider the Bucks’ Bobby Portis. The 6’10” ninth-year man out of Arkansas is averaging a double-double this season with 14 points and 10 rebounds per game. What’s more, Portis is shooting well both from the field (49.9%) and the free throw line (79.3%) this year. He should be able to help your DFS squad in multiple categories this weekend.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Miami point guard Kyle Lowry has been officially ruled out for Saturday’s tilt with Milwaukee. The 36-year-old is averaging 13.1 points and 5.6 assists per game for the Heat this season. Miami guard Tyler Herro has missed the Heat’s last two contests with left Achilles soreness, and he’s officially listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. Herro is posting 21.2 points and 6 rebounds per game for the Heat this year.
If you need statistical help in multiple DFS categories, consider the Heat’s Jimmy Butler. Butler is averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2.1 steals per contest for Miami on the campaign. Butler may be forced to shoulder more of the offensive load with Kyle Lowry out and Tyler Herro listed as questionable for Saturday’s game.
Bucks vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Milwaukee is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Milwaukee is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss.
Miami is 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS win.
Miami is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Bucks vs. Heat NBA Prediction
These two teams just played each other on Thursday night in Miami and the Heat triumphed 108-102. It should be noted that Giannis Antetokounmpo missed that game for Milwaukee and Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro both sat out the game for Miami. Since losing 4 games in a row in late December, Milwaukee hasn’t lost back-to-back games since. This could be an important game when it comes to playoff seeding at the end of the year, and I think the Bucks will be ready to go, especially after losing the first meeting between these two squads on Thursday night. I think the Bucks win the game outright, which is why I’ll take Milwaukee as the pick.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE BUCKS +1
