Los Angeles Clippers vs Miami Heat Matchup

Check out our free Heat vs Clippers prediction for this NBA matchup in Inglewood. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Heat head into the game at 20-17.
  • The Heat are averaging 111.2 points per game so far.
  • The Heat are coming off a 119-98 win vs. the Clippers.
  • The Clippers play host to the Heat with a 20-17 record.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Heat.

Heat vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-239) will host the Heat (+198) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5. The game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and it can be seen on FDSS.

Miami comes into this game on a three-game winning streak and is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference at 20-17. The Clippers (-239) are 7th in the West with a record of 20-17 and have lost two straight.

Heat vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Monday, January 13th
  • Betting Odds LAC -6.5, MIA +198 | LAC -239 O/U 215.5

Heat Preview: Are Miami Ready for a Road Win?

The Heat improved to 20-17 on the season with a 119-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Miami, who were -4.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game ended at 217, just under the O/U line of 219.

Miami took control early, leading 66-48 at halftime. Portland made a push with a 10-0 run, narrowing the score to 68-67, but the Heat responded and held the Blazers to just 15 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Heat connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc and 47.8% overall. Tyler Herro led the way with 32 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% rate.

Nikola Jovic added 21 points, making 4 threes at 57.1%, while Haywood Highsmith also hit 4 threes, shooting 80% and finishing with 14 points. Herro scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Highsmith added 9 in the 1st.

The Heat put on a strong defensive performance against the Trail Blazers, holding them to 98 points on 37% shooting. Miami allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but gave up 35 in the 3rd. They bounced back in the 4th, limiting Portland to just 15 points.

From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Blazers to 28% shooting, with 13 made threes. Portland also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Miami collected 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 16 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Can the Clippers Hold Strong at Home?

The Heat improved to 20-17 on the season with a 119-98 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Miami, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 217 points narrowly fell short of the 219-point over/under line.

Miami took control early, outscoring Portland 37-25 in the 2nd quarter. The Blazers responded with a 10-0 run, but the Heat held them to 15 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

In Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, the Clippers managed just 103 points, shooting 37.5% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range, hitting 11 threes overall. Norman Powell led the way with 30 points, connecting on 4 threes at a 40% clip.

James Harden added 16 points, though he shot just 33.3% from the floor and 25% from deep. Powell did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 16 points, while Harden added 10 of his 16 in the 2nd.

The Clippers struggled defensively against the Nuggets, allowing 126 points on 55% shooting in Wednesday's loss. Denver scored 33 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and added 32 in the 3rd. The Clippers' best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 28 points.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 17 threes at a 48% clip. The Clippers sent Denver to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. Los Angeles recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Heat vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Heat are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Across the Clippers last three home games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Miami has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Heat vs Clippers Prediction

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