NBA Game Day Preview between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. An FL Teams alternative Fantasy Basketball matchup! Play for FREE and WIN prizes.
When: April 22, 2023
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TV: ESPN
Point Spread: Miami Heat +5.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 220.5
MoneyLine: MIA +178 MIL -213
Milwaukee Bucks (1)
2023 Playoff Record: 1-1 Playoff Road Record: 0-0 Playoff ATS: 1-1
Miami Heat (8)
2023 Playoff Record: 1-1 Playoff Home Record: 0-0 Playoff ATS: 1-1
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Game Day Preview
Is it realistic to think that the Bucks can roll through the rest of round one of the 2023 NBA Playoffs without Giannis Antetokounmpo? This seemed to be the case in game two when Milwaukee took the court with more energy and determination. As a result, the Heat were beat handedly 138-122. Jimmy Butler was solid for the Heat with 25 points (66.67 FG%) but his effort was not enough to overcome Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday. Mr. Lopez booked 25 points (70.59 FG%), while Holiday dripped 24 points (52.63 FG%) while dissing out 11 assists. We now turn the page of this round one chapter as the scene shifts to Miami.
Milwaukee Bucks
If Giannis is going to remain on the sidelines, look for the Bucks to continue to go back to the seven-foot man in Brook Lopez.
“He was great,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said of Brook Lopez. “I think his teammates finding him and his teammates looking for him, being in attack mode, everybody created some good opportunities for Brook and he delivered.”
Miami Heat
What happened to the Miami Heat defense? Second in the NBA during the regular season and toasted for 138 by a team missing its best player?
When talking about Milwaukee’s 25 made three-point shots, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra used the phrase “an avalanche” — tied an NBA playoff record. “They were making their 3’s, and that was the game,” Jimmy Butler summarized it. “You gotta make ‘em miss. You can’t hope that they miss.”
Bucks vs. Heat Facts
- The Milwaukee Bucks have recorded 120.6 points over their last 10 games.
- The Miami Heat have averaged 109 points over their last 10 games.
- In Game 2 the Milwaukee Bucks made 25 three point field goals.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Alternative Fantasy Basketball Picks
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PREDICTION: Bucks 107 Heat 109
10 PT Pick: Miami Heat +5.5
9 PT Pick: Jimmy Buttler OVER 24.5 PTS
8 PT Pick: Total PTS UNDER 220.5
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