The Miami Heat look to go 3-1 in the series when they play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 this Monday. That’s going to be easier said than done, though, with the Bucks expected to have the Greek Freek back. Check out our preview of this Bucks vs Heat matchup in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs. There are more basketball previews to read here at TopBet, so feel free to look around and make bets once you’re ready.
The Bucks are fine. Even though are down in the series 2-1, the Bucks have the weapons to turn things around, with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Of course, the Bucks would be in a greater position to win Game 4 if Giannis suits up, but at the moment, he is deemed questionable. Nevertheless, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez form a formidable trio for the Bucks, who have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on a Monday. Over their last 10 games, the Bucks have averaged 118.3 points, 44.4 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 5.9 steals, and 3.7 blocks, while also making 49.3 percent of their shots from the floor.
Somehow, the Heat are up by a game after three contests in the series, thanks in large part to Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 30.0 points on 60.3 field goal percentage, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in the first round, so far. Miami’s defense is also holding the Bucks to only 118 points while the Heat are putting up 124.3 points on 55.6 percent shooting from the field in the playoffs. Over their last 10 games, the Heat have averaged 116.4 points, 40.1 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 7.8 steals, and 1.9 blocks while knocking down 50.8 percent of their attempts from the field. The Heat are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games after just one day of rest.
