The Bucks meet the Heat for game 1 of their second round matchup. The Heat are coming off a sweep of the Pacers and will look to upset the Bucks. The Bucks held the number one offense in the regular season averaging 118.7 points per game while holding opponents to a solid 107 points per game. The Heat averaged 111.3 points per game and held opponents to 100.8 points per game. The Heat are led by Jimmy Butler and are excellent on defense, but containing Giannis will be a tough job for them in this series. I expect this game to come down to the final couple possessions and the Heat will keep the game in range to win. I have to go with the Heat to cover the spread on this one, they are playing well together and led by Jimmy Butler who always leaves it out on the court every game.
Miami Heat:
Record 44-29
PPG 112.0
OPPG 109.1
Milwaukee Bucks:
Record 56-17
PPG 118.7
OPPG 108.6