Eastern Conference foes duel off when the Miami Heat (32-27) and the Milwaukee Bucks (41-17) play on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. Milwaukee is favored by 4 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 221 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Miami forward Jimmy Butler produces at a high rate on both ends of the floor. Butler plays gritty and physical defense with a smooth offensive gameplan. The six-time All-Star leads the team in both points (21.7) and steals (2). He's scored at least 22 points in two of his last three games. On Feb. 11, Butler put up 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

The model also knows Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday is a true two-way beast on the perimeter. Holiday has a knack for steals and has elite lateral quickness. The 32-year-old leads the squad in both assists (7.1) and steals (1.3). In his last contest, he put up 15 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Heat vs. Bucks. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side hits well over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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