The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Thursday with an exciting matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat at Cox Pavilion.
- Bucks vs Heat Game Info
- Bucks vs Heat Odds & Spread
- Bucks vs Heat Betting Trends
- Bucks vs Heat Prediction & Pick
- Bucks vs Heat Best Bet
Bucks vs Heat Game Info
- Date:'Thursday, July 13, 2023
- Time:'5:30 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Cox Pavilion — Las Vegas, NV
- Coverage:'NBA TV
Two teams that met in the Eastern Conference Playoffs at the NBA level meet in Summer League action. Milwaukee is coming off a 92-71 loss to the Brooklyn Nets where only one player scored in double digits, while Miami suffered a 73-70 loss to the Phoenix Suns despite Jamal Cain's 18 points.
Bucks vs Heat Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'MIL: (+104) | MIA: (-128)
- Spread:'MIL: +1.5 (-108) | MIA: -1.5 (-112)
- Total:'176.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Heat enter this contest as slight favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 5:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 176.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.
Bucks vs Heat Betting Trends
- Milwaukee has posted a 2-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Miami has posted a 1-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Milwaukee has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
- Miami has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
Bucks vs Heat Prediction & Pick
There's a reason this game is essentially listed as toss-up on FanDuel Sportsbook. Both the Bucks and the Heat started off the Summer League with a great win before suffering a disappointing loss. Each roster features some exciting young ballers in Nikola Jovic and MarJon Beauchamp as well.
I'm going to side with Miami on Thursday as its depth is just a bit more expansive. After all, no one on Milwaukee's roster is averaging double-digit points outside of Beauchamp. The Heat have seen Cain, Orlando Robinson and Drew Peterson average at least 14.0 points in the first two Las Vegas games.
Don't be surprised if this one comes down to the wire as the Heat pull away at in the last few minutes.
Final Score Prediction:'Bucks: 84 | Heat: 87
Bucks vs Heat Best Bet
Neither one of these teams have pushed the pace in Summer League action so far. Locking down offensive spacing and defensive tactics has been the main focus. That bodes well for the chances of a low-scoring game breaking out. The five games involving the Bucks or the Heat have averaged only 165.8 total points, anyways. Taking the time to create open looks will matter in a close showdown.