Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat Matchup

Keep reading to see our Heat vs Nets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Heat are sitting at 21-22.
  • Miami has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Heat are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets look to improve on their 14-31 record.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 113.6 points per game.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Heat.

Heat vs Nets Prediction

The Miami Heat (-376) will travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets (+298) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 209.5.

Tip-off for this one is scheduled for 6:00 ET at the Barclays Center. The game will be televised on YES.

Heat vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Betting Odds MIA -8.5, MIA -376 | BKN +298 O/U 209.5

Heat Preview: Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?

Miami’s season record dropped to 21-22 after a 125-96 road loss to the Bucks on Thursday. The Heat, who were +6.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 221 points just missed the O/U line of 225.

Miami started strong with a 13-0 run, but Milwaukee responded by outscoring them 44-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Heat couldn’t close the gap, trailing 94-74 entering the 4th, where the Bucks finished them off with a 31-22 advantage.

In their 125-96 loss to the Bucks, the Heat's offense struggled, shooting just 37% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Kel'el Ware led Miami with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, while Tyler Herro added 21 points and 9 assists, despite shooting 31.6%.

Duncan Robinson contributed 12 points, hitting 3 threes at 25% efficiency. Ware scored 7 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Herro added 8 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th. Bam Adebayo also scored 7 points in the opening period.

The Heat struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, allowing 44 points, which contributed to their 125-96 loss to the Bucks. They did manage to tighten up in the 3rd, giving up just 23 points, but still allowed 31 in the 4th.

Miami had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 45% clip. The Heat gave up 11 offensive rebounds and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Nets Preview: Will Brooklyn Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Heat fell to 21-22 on the season after a 125-96 road loss to the Bucks on Thursday. Miami entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 29 points. The total score of 221 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 225.

Miami started strong, going on a 13-0 run early in the game, but things quickly unraveled. The Bucks took control with a dominant 44-25 second quarter, and Miami couldn’t recover, trailing 94-74 heading into the 4th quarter.

The Nets struggled offensively in their loss to the Suns, managing just 84 points on 37.4% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 7 threes at a 19.4% clip.

Keon Johnson led the way with 20 points, including 8 in the 3rd quarter. Jalen Wilson added 15 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd, while Dariq Whitehead contributed 12 points, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Defensively, the Nets were consistent, allowing 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 26 in the 2nd and 4th, totaling 108 points allowed to the Suns. Brooklyn held Phoenix to 34% shooting from beyond the arc, where they made 14 threes.

The Nets sent the Suns to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws. Brooklyn recorded 32 defensive rebounds but gave up 11 offensive boards. They also added 8 steals and 1 block.

Heat vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Heat have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • Against the spread, the Heat have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Heat vs Nets Prediction

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