Bucks vs. Heat line, picks: Advanced computer NBA model releases selections for In-Season Tournament matchup
SportsLine's projection model generated selections for Tuesday's 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Miami Heat for an In-Season Tournament showdown at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Bucks as 4-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 228.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).
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The model knows the Bucks bring a high-powered offense. Milwaukee is scoring almost 1.18 points per possession this season, including more than 1.2 points per possession in the last ten games. The Bucks are in the top three of the NBA in 2-point percentage (58.3%) and field goal percentage (49.6%), with the Heat allowing 38.1% 3-point shooting to opponents. Milwaukee also creates free throw attempts (26.1 per game) at a high level.
The model also knows the Heat are swarming on defense. Miami is giving up only 1.10 points per possession this season, ranking near the top of the NBA. The Heat are also in the top five of the league in free throw prevention (19.2 attempts allowed per game) and second-chance points allowed (12.1 per game). Miami also creates havoc on a consistent basis, with top-tier marks in turnover creation (16.4 per game) and steals (8.9 per game).
Now, it has set its sights on Bucks vs. Heat. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.
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