Milwaukee’s in pursuit of first in the Eastern Conference, trailing Boston by 1.5 games. The Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10, healthy and with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a tear. The two-time NBA MVP has hit 50 points in two of Milwaukee’s last three outings, including a 54-point night Thursday in a 106-105 win against the Clippers. Miami’s wrapping up a four-game road trip when they visit Milwaukee, so far going 1-2 with two close losses.

Tip-off at Fiserv Forum starts at 8 p.m. EST, with the Bucks a 5.5-point favourite and the total at 220 on the NBA odds. 

Heat vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds

Milwaukee’s been scoring at will throughout their six-game win streak, hitting at least 124 in four of those six victories. The over is 4-2 in the Bucks last six versus an Eastern Conference opponent, and 17-10 in their 27 home games so far. Milwaukee’s also 22-5 on home court and have won five straight at home.

Miami enters having lost five straight when visiting the Bucks, but also going 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six contests with Milwaukee. The under is 6-1 in the Heat’s last seven outings with Miami holding their opponent to under 100 points in three of their last six games, but they have a massive challenge ahead in Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

Miami Heat

Two closes losses this past week have put a damper on an otherwise impressive stretch from Miami, who went into this road trip with three straight victories. Thursday’s two-point loss at New York was a missed Tyler Herro buzzer-beater away from a win too. Herro connected on four threes in the loss, putting up 25 points. Bam Adebayo led the whole game with 32 points, going 11 for 16 from the field and 10 for 11 from the charity stripe. 

The Heat are allowing the second-fewest points per game this season (108.1). On the flip side, Miami is the lowest-scoring team in the entire league with 108.4 points per game. Milwaukee’s a top-five defence too, but the Heat are 2-0 against Milwaukee this season while scoring 108 and 111 points in the wins.

Milwaukee Bucks

In a night where the Bucks as a team were off, Antetokounmpo came to the rescue. Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his game-high 54 points in the final quarter, finishing 21 for 39 from the field. No other Bucks player made more than six field goals and the Bucks as a team shot nine for 37 from the arc. In fact, only Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday even reached double digits in the win, with the two combining for 28 points.

The Bucks are a middle of the pack offence, winning games this season more from keeping the ball out of their basket. But when Antetokounmpo can take over games like he did against L.A., the Bucks can really win however they wish.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Heat vs. Bucks?

• Regular Season

Heat Team Leaders

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 22.88
Assists	Kyle Lowry 5.16
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.32
FG%	Bam Adebayo 54.2
Steals	Jimmy Butler 1.9
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.87

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.25
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.32
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.89
FG%	Meyers Leonard 57.1
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.17
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.49

• Regular Season

Bucks Team Leaders

MIA

Points	Jimmy Butler 22.88
Assists	Kyle Lowry 5.16
Rebounds	Bam Adebayo 9.32
FG%	Bam Adebayo 54.2
Steals	Jimmy Butler 1.9
Blocks	Bam Adebayo 0.87

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.25
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.32
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.89
FG%	Meyers Leonard 57.1
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.17
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.49

Injuries

Miami

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 21 / 03 / 23

Caleb Martin (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 21 / 03 / 23

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 17 / 03 / 23

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Ques Wed Knee - 14 / 03 / 23

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 03 / 23

Caleb Martin (SF)

Prob Mon Knee - 11 / 03 / 23

Cody Zeller (PF)

Out indefinitely Nose - 11 / 03 / 23

Duncan Robinson (SF)

Prob Mon Illness - 10 / 03 / 23

Kevin Love (PF)

Prob Fri Ribs - 09 / 03 / 23

Kevin Love (PF)

Prob Wed Ribs - 05 / 03 / 23

Milwaukee

Meyers Leonard (PF)

Ques Fri Calf - 19 / 03 / 23

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 16 / 03 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 03 / 23

Jae Crowder (SF)

Ques Fri Calf - 15 / 03 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 03 / 23

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Thurs Rest - 14 / 03 / 23

Goran Dragic (PG)

Out indefinitely Knee - 14 / 03 / 23

Joe Ingles (SF)

Ques Tues Rest - 13 / 03 / 23

Jae Crowder (SF)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 21 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Lowry is expected to dress for Wednesday's clash with the Knicks despite left knee soreness.
Caleb Martin (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 21 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Martin is hobbled by soreness in his left knee, but it is likely that he will take on the Knicks on Wednesday.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 17 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Lowry was absent from the last game due to left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will be available against the Pistons on Sunday.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Ques Wed	Knee - 14 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Lowry is battling left knee soreness, and it is undetermined if he will be available for Wednesday's contest versus the Grizzlies.
Kyle Lowry (PG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Lowry is hampered by left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will lace up for Monday's clash with the Jazz.
Caleb Martin (SF)	Prob Mon	Knee - 11 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Martin sat out the last game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will partake in Monday's battle with the Jazz.
Cody Zeller (PF)	Out indefinitely	Nose - 11 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Zeller is out of action with a nasal fracture, and there is no timetable for return.
Duncan Robinson (SF)	Prob Mon	Illness - 10 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Robinson has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, and he is projected to return against the Jazz on Monday.
Kevin Love (PF)	Prob Fri	Ribs - 09 / 03 / 23	1-3	3-1	+ -
Love is dealing with a right rib contusion, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Friday's clash against the Cavaliers.
Kevin Love (PF)	Prob Wed	Ribs - 05 / 03 / 23	2-4	4-2	+ -
Love was held out of the previous game due to a right rib contusion, but he is expected to play Wednesday versus the Cavaliers.

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Meyers Leonard (PF)	Ques Fri	Calf - 19 / 03 / 23	2-0	1-1	+ -
Leonard has been held out of the last two contests with left calf soreness, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Friday.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 16 / 03 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Antetokounmpo has missed the previous two games due to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs.
Brook Lopez (C)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Lopez was unavailable for the last game due to ankle soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup Sunday versus the Raptors.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Ques Fri	Calf - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Crowder has been absent from the previous three games with left calf soreness, and it has yet to be established if he will take to the court Friday against the Jazz.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Allen has sat out the last two contests with right plantar fascia soreness, but it is predicted that he will return versus the Raptors in Sunday's tilt.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Thurs	Rest - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
MIddleton sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is predicted that he will play on Thursday against the Pacers.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Dragic is sidelined due to left knee soreness, and there is no timetable for return.
Joe Ingles (SF)	Ques Tues	Rest - 13 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Ingles sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is unclear if he will play on Tuesday versus the Suns.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Crowder is dealing with right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nets on Thursday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 05 / 03 / 23	3-3	4-2	+ -
Dragic has been absent from the previous three matches with left knee soreness, and it is forecasted that he will return for Saturday's contest with the Warriors.