NBA Game Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) vs. Miami Heat (12-6)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Capacity: ~19,600

Broadcast: ESPN / Bally Sports Sun / Bally Sports Wisconsin

Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (F) – questionable with left adductor strain

Kevin Porter Jr. (G) – out (knee meniscus surgery)

Taurean Prince (F) – out indefinitely (neck surgery)

Miami Heat:

Tyler Herro (G) – recently returned, scored 24 points vs Dallas

Norman Powell (G) – probable (groin strain)

Andrew Wiggins (F) – questionable (ankle)

Nikola Jovic (F) – questionable (hip)

Bam Adebayo (C) – questionable (foot soreness)

Key Player Matchups

Cade Cunningham (MIL) vs. Tyler Herro (MIA): Cunningham’s playmaking (31.2 PPG, 9.6 APG before Giannis’ injury) against Herro’s perimeter scoring.

Bobby Portis (MIL) vs. Bam Adebayo (MIA): Portis’ stretch shooting vs. Adebayo’s interior defense and rebounding.

Khris Middleton (MIL) vs. Andrew Wiggins (MIA): Veteran scoring wing vs. versatile two-way forward.

Team Recent Form

Milwaukee Bucks: Lost five straight, including 115–103 vs Portland. Without Giannis, offense has stalled.

Miami Heat: Riding a five-game win streak, including 106–102 vs Dallas. Ranked 1st in NBA scoring (123.9 PPG).

Series History

All-time regular season: Miami leads 76–57.

Recent: Milwaukee swept Miami 4–0 last season.

Betting Trends

Heat are 9–2 ATS when scoring >119 points.

Bucks are 6–1 ATS when scoring >117 points.

Heat games have gone over in 61% of contests.

Bucks have failed to cover in five straight.

Projected Score: Miami Heat 124 – Milwaukee Bucks 114

Reasoning: Miami’s depth and scoring balance should overwhelm Milwaukee, especially if Giannis sits or is limited. The Bucks’ defense has faltered without him, while Miami’s offense is rolling with Herro back.

Final Take: Expect Miami to extend its winning streak at home. Milwaukee’s playoff hopes hinge on Giannis’ health, but the Heat’s momentum and offensive efficiency make them the clear betting favorite.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Bucks            237

Miami Heat                        – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025