Heat NBA Finals Odds Still Long, Up 3-1 Vs Bucks

• The Miami Heat have a 3-1 series lead over the Bucks but only have -145 odds to win the series.
• The Heat have +6500 NBA Finals odds, while the Bucks have the third shortest at +650.
• Milwaukee is currently a 12-point favorite against Miami tonight for game five.

MILWAUKEE – The Miami Heat have a chance to win their first round series against the Bucks in Milwaukee tonight, currently up 3-1. Even with the two-game lead in the series, the Heat have the fourth longest odds to win the NBA Finals at +6500.

The Bucks are the heavy favorite to win game five at online gambling sites, having gone 33-9 when playing in these conditions during the 2022-23 season.

Heat at Bucks Game Lines

• Moneyline: Heat +450/Bucks -650
• Spread: Heat +450/Bucks -650
• Total: Over 220.5/Under 220.5

NBA gambling sites have made it clear that they do not fear the Bucks down by two games, as they have the third shortest championship odds at +650.

At first glance, it would appear that these odds should be swapped, but the upside for the Bucks, who have Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup, is enough to believe they can take the series in seven and then make a deeper run.

Even though the Heat are big underdogs for game five on the road and have much longer championship odds, they are still favored to win the series and advance to the second round. Miami will need Jimmy Butler’s postseason stats to stay consistent to win the series. He has averaged 36.5 PPG in four games and dropped a 56 piece in game four.

Heat and Bucks Series Price Entering Game Five

• Miami Heat -145
• Milwaukee Bucks +125

If Miami does knock the Bucks out of the playoffs, they will have to beat a Philadelphia 76ers team that swept the Brooklyn Nets without Tyler Herro. If the Bucks advance, they will have the momentum of winning three straight and will be a dangerous team in the East.