This game is not about seeding though the Bucks could get the 2nd seed should the Cavs miraculously win vs the Nets tomorrow. This is a huge revenge spot for the Bucks after losing to the Heat in 5 games during the ECF. Both teams have looked different this season with the Heat struggling offensively throughout the season and the Bucks struggling defensively. But I feel this Bucks team is better than what we’ve seen defensively. While Miami’s recent victories look good on paper they did come against the Wolves and a depleted Celtics roster. And while they did beat the Sixers if you look a bit closer you will notice the entire Sixers starting lineup was on a minutes restriction while Embiid played a bit under the weather. Until the playoffs we wont be seeing too many meaningful games. And while a win here for the Heat and a loss for Atlanta to the Rockets has huge implications in terms of seeding, home court, etc, I’m not confident the Heat would rather play Atlanta in the first round after losing two games to them during the season. Really that’s besides the point but I also don’t see the Heat winning by more than 3 points even if they win. This game looks like it could boil down to last second shot attempt.
Jordy McElroy also has the Bucks winning this game and he hands out some decent picks. I’m gonna parlay this one with the Under considering the travel situation for the Heat and the troubles they’ve given Giannis in the past. The Heat great defensively and the Bucks will have to match that defensive intensity tonight if they want to win this game. They’re already the better overall team offensively. Let’s get it tonight.
Bucks +2.5
Bucks Under 231
Hot Forum Topics
