The Milwaukee Bucks odds will be worse to start Game 2 than Game 1, and there will be no debate about it from anybody. Their No.1 spot in the NBA standings means nothing when the No.1 option in the offense, and arguably the entire NBA, is unavailable to play.
NBA expert picks may go against them as they try and get by without their multi-time MVP winner. The only good news is that they were able to win without him in the playoffs two years ago.
The NBA team stats for Miami could also take a slight hit with the news of Tyler Herro being out all the way until the NBA Finals, should they become the second No.8 seed to ever get there.
The NBA schedule did provide a few days of rest between the first and second game, but this would have only played in the Bucks’ favor. Duncan Robinson and his expensive contract should be back in the rotation as a result of Herro’s absence.
Time for that Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction piece.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Information
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
Location of the game: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19, at 9:00 PM EST.
How to Watch: NBATV
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This is certainly now one of the intriguing NBA matchups. NBA playoffs odds will shift from Game 1 to 2 after Miami hung 130 points on these guys last time out. They could not miss from three, while Bam Adebayo finally woke up on the offensive end of the floor.
They have enough options to come out and repeat the 130-117 victory, for sure. The NBA player stats have been looking good, from Jimmy Butler, down to Max Strus.
Onwards with the Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
Miami Heat always finds a way to break through in the playoffs, no matter their seed. In two of the past three postseasons, they have been in the conference finals. There was a dud year in between where these Bucks swept them out of round one, but it’s clearly in the past.
There’s something about Jimmy Butler and big games that just mesh together so well. It’s a tough team to try and slow down, as Boston Celtics learned a season ago.
As for Milwaukee Bucks, they went through a nearly 18-year drought without advancing in the playoffs, never doing so with either of Brandon Jennings or Michael Redd in their best days. They changed the regime in bringing Mike Budenholzer in, and that was enough to right the ship.
This is a team that is always dangerous enough to win. NBA odds will in fact support that claim. It’s time for Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday to step up and lead them to a victory.
And now, for the finishing touches on the Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
Odds Breakdown
Miami Heat
- Moneyline: +205
- Spread: +6.5
- Over/Under: Over 219.5
Milwaukee Bucks
- Moneyline: -260
- Spread: -6.5
- Over/Under: Under 219.5
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick and Prediction
Pick 1: Under 219.5
A lot of the games throughout these NBA playoffs so far have been about hitting the under. The defense has been at another level, something far different from the regular season.
The “worst” teams put up an average of 107-111 points per night in the modern game as things have shifted. But when the playoffs start, it’s 48 minutes of hard-nosed effort. That will be the case with the second showdown of the series.
Pick 2: Bucks -260
Giannis or not, here they come. With a lot on the line and still having aspirations for winning a second title under their regime, the Bucks can’t afford a defeat.
It would not be the craziest thing in the world if it happened, but losing twice on your home floor certainly makes it hard to clean up after yourselves on the road. A victory in this one sets the Bucks up well and evens things after a surprise Game 1 loss.
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