Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions, Picks, Odds, and Betting Preview | NBA Playoffs First Round Game 2 April 19, 2023

The Miami Heat will look to take down the Milwaukee Bucks again this Wednesday. But the Bucks are not going to be easy prey for Miami, especially after a loss. Check out our preview of this Heat vs Bucks 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.

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Betting Preview for the Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Playoffs First Round Game 2 on April 19, 2023

Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee

When: Tuesday, April 19, 2023, 7:00 PM ET

Line: Miami Heat (+9.0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (-9.0) – view all 2020-21 NBA lines

TV Broadcast: NBATV

Betting on the Miami Heat (+9.0)

Regular Season Record: 44-38

The Heat pulled off a stunner in Game 1. Behind a huge performance from Jimmy Butler, the Heat took the series opener, 130-117. Butler poured in 35 points, while Bam Adebayo had 22 points. Butler and Adebayo will have to sustain their form, with Tyler Herro out for multiple weeks because of injury. That said, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent are set to see expanded roles going forward as well. Over their last 10 games, the Heat have averaged 114.8 points, 37.7 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 6.9 steals, and 1.8 blocks, while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. The Heat are also 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games versus Milwaukee.

Betting on the Milwaukee Bucks (-9.0)

Regular Season Record: 58-24

With Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful for Game 2, the depth of the Bucks is going to be put to the test. They still have plenty of reliable options on offense, with Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis healthy. It’s the next-man-up mentality now for the Bucks, who averaged 116.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting from the field back in the regular season. Middleton and Portis combined for 54 points in Game 1. Over their last 10 games, the Bucks have averaged 117.8 points, 45.2 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 5.5 steals, and 3.6 blocks, while shooting 48.6% from the floor. The Bucks are 15-7 against the spread in their last 22 games after failed cover.

Writer’s Prediction

The Bucks win, 109-97.

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