Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Pick & Prediction – 1/23/2025

• Date: January 23, 2025
• Venue: Fiserv Forum

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Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Win Probabilities

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Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Miami Heat (21-21) face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-17) in what promises to be an intriguing matchup on Thursday night. Scheduled to tip off at 7:30 PM ET at Fiserv Forum, this game carries significant implications for both teams as they navigate the midway point of the season.

Milwaukee enters this contest riding high, having secured four consecutive victories. However, the Bucks are in a back-to-back situation, which could pose challenges given the limited rest for their players. The fatigue factor may play a role, especially against a Miami squad that has struggled on the road, losing 12 of their last 20 away games. The Heat are coming off a disappointing 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and they will be looking to bounce back.

From a betting perspective, the Bucks are favored by 7.0 points, with a moneyline of -275. This gives Milwaukee an implied win probability of 71%, while the Heat sit at 29% with a moneyline of +230. Bettors should keep an eye on the player prop market, particularly Kel'el Ware's Points, Rebounds, and Assists, which has gained traction as the most popular betting option for this game. The current line for this prop is set at Over 26.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-120), with sharp bettors leaning towards the Over, suggesting they see value in this line.

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Final Score: Miami Heat 109.46 vs Milwaukee Bucks 113.37

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