Miami and Jimmy Butler stunned Milwaukee in Game 1. Can they recreate this trick in Game 2 of Milwaukee Bucks VS Miami Heat, before Game 3 in South Beach? Or will the Bucks be the ones to win tonight?
Keeping reading for more details on the Bucks VS Heat game happening in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. We have the NBA Predictions Tonight, odds, and picks curated by MatchPlug. Read similar betting previews on our site too.
Predictions and Betting Preview For Milwaukee Bucks VS Miami Heat NBA Playoffs Game 2 Round 1
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
- When: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
- Time: 18:00 GMT
- Teams to play: Bucks and Heat
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.472
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
Betting On The Milwaukee Bucks
Regular Season Record: 58-24
- 1XBet Spread: -6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.472
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 219.5
- BetMGM Spread: -6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: Under 219.5
- BetMGM Over/Under: 1.40
The Milwaukee Bucks witnessed Giannis Anetokounmpo suffer a back injury in Game 1 which caused him to miss the whole second half of that contest. But, there is still hope for the Bucks as Anetokounmpo’s X-ray results did not show any serious damage, which means he may play in Game 2.
In the event that Giannis can’t play, Milwaukee has the depth to readily make up for his absence. Bobby Portis proved this when he scored 21 points and clinched 8 rebounds in Game 1 across 27 minutes. Khris Middleton brought 33 points on 12/20 shooting in the series opener. Jrue Holiday and Brookl Lopez are in good shape too, with Holiday wanting to try again after a 6/18 shooting performance (16 points) in Game 2. The Bucks still have some bankable qualities entering Game 2.
Read: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expelled from Game 1 after back injury
Betting On The Miami Heat
Regular Season Record: 44-38
- 1XBet Spread: +6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.34
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 219.5
- BetMGM Spread: +6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 3.00
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 219.5
The Miami Heat had the Bucks spellbound in Game 1 of their series last Sunday, with a loud 130-117 win on the road. A road team winning the series opener in the playoffs is a huge deal, so fans can expect Miami to bring the Heat in Game 2; even if they’ll be playing in Tyler Herro’s absence.
Herro had a broken right hand in the Game, robbing Miami of one of its most dependable scorers. On that note, the Heat is renowned for their strong offense. They should manage to present a stable defense. They could have a lighter load on defense in Game 2, with Antetokounmpo’s back injury in Game 1. They are top 10 in the NBA in adjusted defensive rating.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Bucks will win the Heat for a believable win in Game 2, with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Final Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks Moneyline.
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