Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat odds, picks and best bets
The Brooklyn Nets (26-32) and Miami Heat (37-22) battle at American Airlines Arena in Miami at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Nets-Heat sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Nets at Heat: Key Injuries
Nets
- SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out
- PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
Heat
- PF Kyle Alexander (knee) out
- SG Tyler Herro (ankle) out
- PF Meyers Leonard (ankle) out
Nets at Heat: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Heat 123, Nets 118
Moneyline (ML)
The Heat (-304) will cost you more than three times your return, and that's just not a good bet. These teams have split the previous two meetings, with the Heat winning 109-106 in Brooklyn on Dec. 1, and the Nets winning at home against Miami on Jan. 10 in the most recent meeting, 117-113.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Heat ML returns a profit of $3.30 if they win.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Take the NETS ( +7.5, -115), as they have played the Heat (-7.5, -106) tough in each of the previous two meetings. Yes, Brooklyn has some health issues, as Irving (shoulder) is sidelined for the remainder of the season. But Miami struggles defensively.
Over/Under(O/U)
The OVER 223.5 ( -106) is a slam-dunk play here. The Heat have scored at least 119 points in each of their past five games, and they're on a 6-0 over run. Meanwhile, the Nets were just roughed up for 141 points last time out in Atlanta, and they have coughed up 110 or more points in three in a row.
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