Bucks vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

In the first game of a Tuesday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Milwaukee Bucks will invade the Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks (8-9) are riding a four-game winning streak and trail the Heat by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Milwaukee withstood a 50-point outburst by Charlotte G LaMelo Ball during a 125-119 home victory. 

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led five Milwaukee players in double figures with 32 points and 11 rebounds. All-Star G Damian Lillard chipped in 31 points and four assists for the Bucks, who connected on 18-for-37 from the three-point line. 

The Miami Heat have split their first six home games and are sitting a game behind New York for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (7-7) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are allowing 110.6 points per game. On Sunday, Miami limited Dallas to four points during the overtime period to secure a 123-118 home victory. 

Miami G/F Jimmy Butler tallied a game-high 33 points on 11-for-17 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and six assists. All-Star C Bam Adebayo contributed 19 points (8-20 FG) and 11 rebounds for the Heat, who won despite shooting 43 percent from the field. 

Miami G Terry Rozier (foot) remained sidelined during Sunday’s victory and is listed as questionable for this game. These two squads have very similar statistical profiles, but the Bucks are in better form at the moment. Take Milwaukee to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 114-107.