Bucks vs. Heat Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 23rd, 2025

Arena and City where Bucks vs. Heat will be playing

The Bucks and Heat will face off on January 23rd, 2025, in an NBA game in Milwaukee, WI at Fiserv Forum, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Bucks vs. Heat betting tip and prediction

This Eastern Conference clash will be played on January 23rd, 2025, at 18:30. The Bucks enters as -7 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Heat won, 123-97. The over/under for the upcoming game is 223.5 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Bucks are making 38.8% of their 3-pointers this season. The Heat is converting on 37% of their 3-pointers. Bucks are attempting 42% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Heat is taking 44% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks comes into this game with a 24-17 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

Yes, Bucks defeated the 76ers, 123-109. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.5 points per game. He scored 23 points on 11-for-18 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Heat. In the last game, he scored 63.25 points in DraftKings and 61 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Coming into the January 23rd, 2025 contest, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 12 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 63.25 points in DraftKings and 61 fantasy points in FanDuel. Damian Lillard has a team-high 7.1 assists per game. He scored 39.25 DraftKings points and 36 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Bucks is Damian Lillard (1.3 steals per game). He has 39.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 36 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Brook Lopez is leading the way for the Bucks with 1.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 30.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 2.9 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They are averaging 114 points per game while allowing 111.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Bucks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Bucks' starting lineup consisted of Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jae Crowder, Malik Beasley and Damian Lillard. For the upcoming matchup, the Bucks has the following injuries: MarJon Beauchamp is questionable (illness), A.J. Green is questionable (quadricep) and AJ Johnson isout (illness).

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat head this game with a 21-21 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

No, Heat came up short against the Trail Blazers, 116-107. Nikola Jović scored 24 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24 points per game. Tyler Herro also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.31. He scored 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Bucks.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Bam Adebayo is leading the way with 9.7 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 25.5 points in DraftKings and 23 in FanDuel. Tyler Herro is dishing out a team-high 5 assists per game In terms of steals, the Heat's leader is Dru Smith with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Heat is Kel'el Ware, who is sending back 1 shots per game. He scored 45.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 44 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 1 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.1 points per game while allowing 110.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.3 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 17.2 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

Projected Heat's Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Heat's starting five were Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro. For the upcoming matchup, Heat has the following injuries: Tyler Herro is questionable (groin), Keshad Johnson is questionable (shoulder), Josh Richardson is out (heel) and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Bucks coming into this game as -7 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Bucks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Bucks are a -7 money line favorite for the game against the Heat, and the suggestion is to pick the Bucks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Bucks and Heat is 223.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Bucks and Heat have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.