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Giannis Antetokounmpo will be full systems go tonight and will be playing without any restrictions according to the latest reports out of Milwaukee. Giannis averages a combined 48.6 PRA in the regular season so we are getting a hefty discount on a number that was routinely in the low 50's during the regular season. Giannis has played a total of 11 minutes in this series and I have no doubt that the former MVP is going to be extremely motivated tonight. Considering we are getting a huge discount, in a must win game, this spot checks all the boxes. My only concerns would be a blowout but Giannis is capable of eclipsing this line in 3 quarters.
Even with Giannis back, this seems like a lot of points to give in Miami -- even as the Heat are without Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. The Freak is also just one small hit in his troublesome back from potentially being knocked right back out, and he might have to shy away from contact. The Bucks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and Heat 5-1 ATS in their past six at home.

SportslinAI is predicting 9.3 points and 4.8 assists, totaling to 14.1 Points + Assists. With Lowry not listed on the injury report I expect him to play 25+ minutes like he did in the previous game where he played 27. Hear the full breakdown on Early Edge in 5 at 4 pm ET.

I'm skeptical about how healthy and effective Giannis will be tonight. While it's possible the Bucks were holding him out with the thought they could get by without him, I don't think it's realistic. Back injuries can be debilitating for anybody, even superstar athletes, and I'm not sure we're going to see Giannis at full speed tonight.

Martin has seen his playing time increase in each game of this series. He logged 33 minutes in Game 2, scoring 12 points to go along with 11 rebounds. With Tyler Herro (hand) and Victor Oladipo (knee) out, the Heat’s limited depth chart should continue to leave plenty of minutes for Martin. He has scored at least 12 points in all three games of this series, and he scored 17 points in both of the two games that he played against the Bucks during the regular season. Give me the over.
Heavy juice here but I could see this closing closer to -300 if/when Giannis gets ruled in. Giannis has appeared in a total of 11 minutes in this series but it sounds like he was fairly close to suiting up in game 3 and unless the Bucks are withholding a significant injury, I can't see him missing this game. Even if he doesn't play, I am confident that Milwaukee will be very motivated to avoid falling 3-1 to Miami. Speaking of Miami, they are due for some serious regression and have been making nearly 55% of their shot attempts in this series. This is the same team that finished 27th in the regular season in field goal percentage and shot 46.2%. Hard to imagine a scenario where this series isn't 2-2 heading back to Milwaukee.
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