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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Nets

The Miami Heat take the floor against the Brooklyn Nets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Nets to Frustrate Heat

We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Nets which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Heat. They should be able to cover the +6 line where -110 can be found.

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Nets 102-86 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

Miami Heat have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Toronto Raptors 106-96 at Kaseya Center. Bam Adebayo tallied 20 points, while Norman Powell put up 20 and Davion Mitchell 12.

Brooklyn Nets were winners last time out. Their 127-82 victory against Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center made it back-to-back home wins. Egor Demin scored 17 points, with Noah Clowney putting up 16 and Tyrese Martin contributing 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 102-86 win for the Nets at Barclays Center when they last played the Heat. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Nets have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Nets logo Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 114.2 points, 45.6 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.7 points and 46.2 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 18.8 points and 2.2 (38.6%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 10.2 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.6 assists.

Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.7 points, 41.6 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.4 points and 39.5 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 19.0 points, with Noah Clowney making 3.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers per contest. Nicolas Claxton has an average of 7.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of Nets staying close in this NBA matchup, with our pick being that they’ll cover the spread. The +6 looks really generous at -110.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Heat vs Nets stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Nets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Nets in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Nets in 7 of their last 10 games against Heat.

Nets +6 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Simone Fontecchio Under 10.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Simone Fontecchio (Heat) has recorded an average of 5.6 points in the past 5 road games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -100.

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Noah Clowney Over 1.5 Assists -156 BetMGM logo

Noah Clowney (Nets) has racked up Over 1.5 assists in 7 of the past 10 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -156.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nets +6.5
Totals Under 225.5
Player Points Simone Fontecchio Under 10.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Nets to cover the +6.5 spread, Under 225.5 on the total and Simone Fontecchio (Heat) to score Under 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 114 - 110 Nets logo Nets

For a fun wager, consider backing the Heat to claim a 114-110 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Heat Moneyline Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability of winning this NBA game, Miami Heat might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -238 Moneyline betting odds. Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 225.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 225.5 can find odds of -106 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Michael Porter Jr Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Michael Porter Jr is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -119 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -109.

Player Points
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+109
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 3.5
+132
Under 3.5
-172
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Player Rebounds
Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-139
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Andrew Wiggins (Heat)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+110
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Nets Have Seven Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Nets own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 109.90 points per contest and conceding 111.90.

The Heat have been beaten three straight times on the road. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 117.60 points per contest while yielding 118.30.

The Nets beat the Heat 102-86 in their most recent meeting at Barclays Center. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Barclays Center, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Home Stats 3-7 221.80 109.90 111.90 4 6
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 3-7 235.90 117.60 118.30 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 23 32.9 381 66 16.6 2.9 1.8 4.8 1.2 1.1
Tyler Herro 6 31.83 139 14 23.2 2.3 2.5 5.0 0.5 1.0
Bam Adebayo 20 30.89 384 50 19.2 2.5 1.7 9.0 0.9 1.0

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 21 32.61 538 68 25.6 3.2 3.6 7.3 0.2 0.9
Nicolas Claxton 25 30.17 336 110 13.4 4.4 0.0 7.6 1.3 0.7
Cameron Thomas 8 28.29 170 21 21.3 2.6 2.0 1.3 0.1 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Pelle Larsson
Injured

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ben Saraf
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Clippers 123-140 Heat
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat
26 Nov NBA
Bucks 103-106 Heat
24 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-106 Heat
23 Nov NBA
Heat 127-117 76ers

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

14 Dec NBA
Bucks 82-127 Nets
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Jazz 123-110 Nets
03 Dec NBA
Nets 113-103 Bulls
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Nets 99-116 Bucks
28 Nov NBA
76ers 115-103 Nets
24 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-100 Nets
23 Nov NBA
Nets 109-119 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 21 5 0.808 119.3 113 6.3 12-2 9-3 5-3 16-5 7-3 4W
Nuggets 19 6 0.76 125.6 116.2 9.4 7-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 7-3 5W
Lakers 18 7 0.72 118.2 116.7 1.5 7-4 11-3 3-2 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Rockets 16 7 0.696 120.8 111.2 9.6 8-2 8-5 2-2 9-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 16 11 0.593 115.4 113.2 2.2 8-6 8-5 3-4 14-7 4-6 1W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 15 12 0.556 118 117.4 0.6 5-6 10-6 4-1 9-8 5-5 1W
Heat 14 12 0.538 120.7 117.7 3 10-4 4-8 2-3 8-7 4-6 5L
Suns 14 12 0.538 114.8 114.5 0.3 8-5 6-7 5-3 13-11 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Warriors 13 14 0.481 114.4 113.2 1.2 7-4 6-10 3-1 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 16 0.407 113.9 117.7 -3.8 8-7 3-9 3-4 9-12 3-7 1L
Jazz 10 15 0.4 119 126.1 -7.1 7-7 3-8 0-5 6-11 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 10 16 0.385 118.2 121.9 -3.7 4-6 6-10 3-3 8-11 3-7 1W
Mavericks 10 17 0.37 112.9 116.8 -3.9 7-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 7 18 0.28 110.2 115.9 -5.7 3-10 4-8 1-7 6-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 20 0.231 111.3 116.8 -5.5 3-8 3-12 1-4 4-13 1-9 4L
Kings 6 20 0.231 110.8 122.4 -11.6 3-8 3-12 1-3 4-17 3-7 3L
Pelicans 5 22 0.185 114.2 122.8 -8.6 3-12 2-10 1-6 2-19 3-7 2W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak