Heat vs Bucks Thursday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Miami Heat are set for battle against the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference showdown on Thursday night. Miami enters this matchup without Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for two games after the trade saga between the team and the Heat star continues to unfold. Meanwhile, the Bucks are amid a four-game winning streak as Doc Rivers and his squad have finally found a winning recipe.
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Heat vs Bucks
- Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) | Date: Thursday, Jan. 23
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max | Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Spread: Bucks -7, Moneyline: Bucks -290, Total: 226
Heat vs Bucks Best Bet: Bucks -7
The Bucks’ four-game winning streak over the last week has been impressive, as Milwaukee has dominated their competition, with the lowest margin of victory being 14 points. On the flip side, the Heat have struggled immensely to find a winning formula regardless of whether Butler has been in the lineup. Although the battle between the Bucks and Heat normally comes down to the wire, this time around, this feels like a game that Milwaukee should easily run away with.
Heat vs Bucks Best Total Bet: Over 226
Milwaukee’s offensive dominance over their winning streak has opened some eyes. The Bucks’ lowest offensive outing over this four-game stretch has been 122 points, and that alone would be more than half of the total set for this one. Although the Heat have struggled some offensively as of late, Miami should be able to score enough points to help surpass the total. A final score of 124-108 seems like a realistic outcome.
Heat Best Player Bet: Tyler Herro 25+ Points +110
Tyler Herro has been arguably one of the only consistent players for the Heat throughout the start of the season. The Kentucky product is averaging 24.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and five assists on the season. If Miami hopes to have any chance in this one, they’ll need their top scorer to get going from the jump. Whether in garbage time or an offensive shootout, Herro has a good chance to reach the 25-point mark.
Bucks Best Player Bet: Bobby Portis 15+ Points +240
Bobby Portis has been manning the Bucks bench as one of the top reserves in the league in that time. The talented sixth man continues to give Milwaukee impressive minutes off the bench, which will stay the same on Thursday. Although his scoring output has dropped recently, these Eastern Conference battles often result in gritty matchups, where Portis thrives.
