Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Heat and Spurs, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Heat sit at 23-23.
  • The Heat are averaging 110.9 points per game so far.
  • The Heat are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
  • The Spurs look to improve on their 21-24 record.
  • The Spurs are averaging 112.8 points per game so far.
  • The Spurs are coming off a 144-118 win vs. the Heat.

Heat vs Spurs Prediction

At 8:30 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-121) will host the Miami Heat (+101) in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are currently favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.

This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on FDSS.

Heat vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds SA -1.5, MIA +101 | SA -121 O/U 224

Heat Preview: Will the Heat Find a Way to Win in San Antonio?

The Heat dropped to 23-23 on the season after a 126-106 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Miami, who were +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 232, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 225.

Miami fell behind early, trailing 31-21 after the 1st quarter and 59-41 at halftime. They made a push in the 3rd, outscoring Cleveland 43-35, and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 94-88. However, the Cavaliers pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Miami 32-22 to seal the win.

In their 126-106 loss to the Cavaliers, the Heat shot 47% from the field and made 15 threes, though their three-point percentage was just 34.9%. Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier each scored 22 points, with Herro hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.

Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the floor. Herro scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Haywood Highsmith added 10 of his 12 points in the same period.

The Heat struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points on 54% shooting. Cleveland scored 31 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 3rd, with Miami unable to slow them down in any period.

Miami did limit Cleveland’s three-point shooting, holding them to 31% from deep with 13 made threes. The Heat also sent the Cavaliers to the line just six times, where they hit five free throws.

Spurs Preview: Can the Spurs Secure a Win at Home?

The Heat fell to 23-23 on the season after a 126-106 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Miami entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 225.

Miami struggled early, trailing 31-21 after the 1st quarter and 28-20 in the 2nd. They fought back with a 43-point 3rd quarter and a 10-0 run, cutting the deficit from 94-78 to 94-88, but Cleveland pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Miami 32-22.

The Spurs poured in 144 points in their win over the Bucks, shooting 49% from the field and knocking down 24 threes at a 48% clip. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 30 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 5 threes, while Keldon Johnson added 24 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80% shooting.

Wembanyama scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and Stephon Castle added 11 of his 20 points in the same period. Chris Paul also contributed 7 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

Even though the Spurs gave up 71 points in the first half, they tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 17 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Bucks to 43% shooting from the field.

San Antonio limited Milwaukee to 12 made threes on 32% shooting from deep. The Spurs also recorded 7 steals and 11 blocked shots in the game.

Heat vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Miami has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 105 points per game.
  • Although San Antonio has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Spurs have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Heat vs Spurs Prediction

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