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The Milwaukee Bucks (46-26, 2-0) are 2-point favorites heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat (40-32, 0-2) at American Airlines Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on TNT. The Bucks have a 2-0 lead in the series. The point total is 225.5 for the matchup.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | -2 | -110 | -110 | 225.5 | -115 | -105 |
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Point Total Insights
- Milwaukee and its opponents have gone over Thursday's 225.5 total in 50 out of 74 games (67.6%) this season.
- In 35.1% of Miami's games this season (26 of 74), the total points scored was greater than Thursday's 225.5-point over/under.
- Together, the two teams combine for 228 points per game, 2.5 points more than the point total of 225.5 for this matchup.
- The 222.3 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 3.2 fewer than the 225.5 total in this contest.
- On average, the Bucks have seen a 234.1 over/under in their games this season, 8.6 more points than the over/under in this contest.
- The over/under for this game is 9.2 points more than the average over/under in Heat's games this season (216.3 points).
Bucks Betting Data
- Milwaukee holds a losing record against the spread this year, going 28-46 ATS.
- The Bucks have not fared well as a 2-point favorite, going 24-38 against the spread when favored by at least 2 points.
- Milwaukee has gone over the point total the majority of the time, in 46 of 74 games (62.2%).
Bucks Key Players
- The Bucks points and rebounds leader is Giannis Antetokounmpo. He puts up 28.1 points per game and grabs 11.0 rebounds.
- The team is led in assists by Jrue Holiday's 6.1 per game.
- Bryn Forbes is the top three-point shooter for the Bucks, hitting 2.2 per game.
- Milwaukee's steals leader is Holiday, who collects 1.6 per game. Brook Lopez leads the team averaging 1.5 blocks an outing.
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Bucks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Bucks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2021 | Heat | 132-98 MIL | Yes | Home | -24.5 | 235.5 | -10000 | 3000 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/22/2021 | Heat | 109-107 MIL | Yes | Home | -3.5 | 204.5 | -275 | 225 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/16/2021 | Bulls | 118-112 CHI | No | Away | +3.5 | 219.5 | 150 | -185 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/15/2021 | Heat | 122-108 MIL | Yes | Home | -15.5 | 242.5 | -2000 | 1000 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/13/2021 | Pacers | 142-133 MIL | Yes | Away | -15.5 | 255.5 | -3000 | 1200 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 2-8 | 8-2-0 | 245.3 | 125.6 | 119.7 | +8.8 | 43.5% |
Bucks Injuries
Bucks: Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Out (Knee)
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Heat Betting Data
- Miami has covered the spread in fewer than half of its outings, going 32-37 ATS.
- When they are at least 2-point underdogs, the Heat have not fared well, going 18-21 against the spread.
- In the majority of Miami's games this year, the teams have not hit the over (31 out of 69 games, 44.9%).
Heat Key Players
- Jimmy Butler's points (21.5 per game) and assists (7.1 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Heat's leaderboards.
- Bam Adebayo's stat line of 9.0 rebounds, 18.7 points and 5.4 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Miami rebounding leaderboard.
- Duncan Robinson is reliable from distance and leads the Heat with 3.5 made threes per game.
- Miami's leader in steals is Butler (2.1 per game), and its leader in blocks is Adebayo (1.0 per game).
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Heat Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Heat Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2021 | Bucks | 132-98 MIL | No | Away | +24.5 | 235.5 | 3000 | -10000 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/22/2021 | Bucks | 109-107 MIL | No | Away | +3.5 | 204.5 | 225 | -275 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/16/2021 | Pistons | 120-107 MIA | Yes | Away | -17.5 | 216.5 | -10000 | 2500 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/15/2021 | Bucks | 122-108 MIL | No | Away | +15.5 | 242.5 | 1000 | -2000 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/13/2021 | 76ers | 106-94 MIA | Yes | Home | -20.5 | 205.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 4-6 | 5-5-0 | 231.2 | 115.3 | 115.9 | -1.9 | 36.6% |
Heat Injuries
Heat: Victor Oladipo: Out For Season (Knee)
