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Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Preview & Picks – Bucks To Cover In NBA Playoffs Opener
- Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks picks for Sunday, April 16
- Matchup gets underway at 17:30 ET at Fiserv Forum
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Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Preview & Picks
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Preview & Picks
Milwaukee are tipped to cover as they win Game 1.
The Bucks have been one of the NBA’s most reliable spread bets this season, while Miami have been one of the least reliable.
- Milwaukee are 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs Miami
- Miami Heat are 3-9-0 ATS in their last 12 road games
- The Over has hit in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games
- The Over cashed in both of the regular season meetings in Milwaukee
Head To Head
- Miami Heat lead the all-time series 83-56
- The 2022/23 regular season series was tied 2-2
- Milwaukee Bucks won 128-99 when the teams last met on February 24
Miami Heat Form
Miami compiled a 44-38 regular season record to earn eights place in the Eastern Conference and a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
The Heat wrapped up the regular season in decent form as they won four of their final five outings.
A 129-122 home win against Dallas was followed up by a 118-105 win in Detroit and a 129-101 victory in Philadelphia.
Miami then rebounded from a 114-108 loss in Washington with a 123-110 home win against Orlando.
The Heat suffered a 116-105 home defeat to Atlanta in the first round of the Play-In, but bounced back on Friday night with a 102-91 success against Chicago.
Milwaukee Bucks Form
Milwaukee put together a 58-24 regular season record that secured top spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Bucks went on a good run of form between late March and early April as they won eight times in 10 games to wrap up top spot.
That run included a 117-104 home victory over rivals Philadelphia, while the two defeats came against two of the NBA’s best, Denver and Boston.
Milwaukee were able to rest their star performers over the final couple of games and that resulted in a couple of defeat.
The Bucks fell to 137-114 defeat when they hosted Memphis, and were then beaten 121-105 in Toronto.
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks FAQs
Where can I watch the Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks live stream?
You can watch the Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks live stream at ExpressVPN.
What is the Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks start time?
The Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks game is set to start at 17:30 ET.
Verdict
Miami are a gusty team who battles hard, but their recent record in Milwaukee is not great.
The Heat do not cover regularly on the road either, so we are backing the rested Bucks for a commanding win in Game 1.
The Heat do not cover regularly on the road either, so we are backing the rested Bucks for a commanding win in Game 1.
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