Miami Heat Look to Continue Their Dominance Over the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat, two prominent Eastern Conference teams, will meet on Tuesday night with the Bucks entering with the second-best record in the East at
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat, two prominent Eastern Conference teams, will meet on Tuesday night with the Bucks entering with the second-best record in the East at 12-5, while the Heat have dropped their last two games to sit at 10-7. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST with the Bucks as the betting favorite at -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bucks -150 | Heat +130
Spread: Bucks -3 (-110) | Heat +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 60%.
Milwaukee Bucks
Key injuries, include PF Jae Crowder being out, and F Khris Middleton being day-to-day. The Milwaukee Bucks have bounced back from a slow start to the season, currently sitting at 12-5 and third overall in the East, just back of Boston. On Sunday, the Bucks overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way with 33 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. With a power ranking of 17 the Bucks rank 3rd in offensive efficiency, averaging 121.13 points per game and 24th in defensive efficiency, allowing 118.44 points per game per game. They hit 49.54% of their field goals, 76.56% of their free throws and 37.65% of their three pointers, while giving up 47.26% field goal, 84.05% free throws and 35.60% three pointers respectively. They average 24.69 assists and 13.00 turnovers per game on offense and 26.25 assists and 12.00 turnovers per game on defense. Jae Crowder is out and Khris Middleton is day-to-day with injuries.