The Miami Heat (32-26) and Brooklyn Nets (33-24) will square off on Wednesday night. The Heat are looking to come into Brooklyn and cover the road spread.
This is one of those NBA matchups that would have been much more exciting two weeks ago. However, the Nets’ traded both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant last week. Nevertheless, Brooklyn still has upset potential.
The Heat will come into this game having gone 3-2 over their past five games. However, their NBA schedule recently dealt them a difficult matchup against the Nuggets, a game they ultimately lost.
Brooklyn is just 1-4 in their last five games. They are trending in the wrong direction without question.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday, February 15, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Let’s take a look at the Heat vs Nets Prediction, odds, and NBA expert picks.
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Matchup Information
Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: YES | BSSU
Recent Scores
The NBA odds bode well for the Heat amid the Nets’ current circumstance. However, the Nets lead the season series 1-0 with Miami.
Nevertheless, the Miami Heat odds suggest they are in a good position to earn a road win on Wednesday as they continue to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets standings placement continues to spiral downward. Perhaps the Nets can right the ship at home versus the Heat in this game.
Let’s take a closer look at the Heat vs Nets prediction, odds, and analysis.
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Analysis
Both the Heat and Nets have mixed NBA team stats and NBA player stats.
Miami ranks just 30th in points per game, while Brooklyn is 13th. The Nets are also second in field goal percentage and second in three-point percentage. Meanwhile, the Heat are 30th in field goal and 28th in three-point percentage.
Miami is 23rd in assists per game, and Brooklyn is eighth. Both teams are near the bottom of the league in rebounds per contest. The Heat holds an advantage from a turnover standpoint, ranking fifth in turnovers limited per game, while the Nets are 11th.
Jimmy Butler leads the Heat with 22 points per game. Butler has dealt with injury concerns throughout the season but has played well when on the floor.
Spencer Dinwiddie is the new Nets’ leader in points following their trades. He’s averaging just under 21 points per contest.
Bam Adebayo and Nic Claxton will be two players to keep tabs on. Adebayo is averaging 21.5 points and ten rebounds per contest for the Heat. His presence has been crucial for Miami.
Claxton is averaging nine rebounds and 13 points per game for the Nets. He’s also been a key piece to the puzzle.
The Nets enter the game with a healthy roster as of this story’s publication. For the Heat, Tyler Herro is expected to miss the game with a knee injury. Kyle Lowry is also listed on the injury report with a knee ailment.
Before making our official Heat vs Nets prediction, here’s a look at the odds for this game.
Odds Breakdown
Miami Heat
Moneyline: -115
Spread: -1.5
Brooklyn Nets
Moneyline: -105
Spread: +1.5
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick and Prediction
The Heat are narrow favorites on the road versus Brooklyn. The Nets will give Miami all they can handle on Wednesday night. Is there any reason to believe the Nets can pull off the home upset?
Or will Miami cover the spread?
- Pick 1: Miami Heat (moneyline)
- Pick 2: Miami Heat -1.5 (spread)
The Heat’s injury concerns are worth noting. However, Miami is used to dealing with injury trouble. They have consistently dealt with lingering ailments and have been able to work past them.
Look for the Heat to cover the spread in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening.
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