Miami Heat
Brooklyn Nets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Nets logo Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Kel'el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Egor Demin, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton.

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: Bam Adebayo Under 3.5 Assists -182 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has recorded Under 3.5 assists in 10 of the past 10 games. There’s no reason to oppose the stats, so we’ll take the -182 that he is unable to cover the Player Assists line here.

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Simone Fontecchio Under 10.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Simone Fontecchio (Heat) has recorded an average of 5.6 points in the past 5 road games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -118.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nets +7.5
Totals Under 228.5
Player Assists Bam Adebayo Under 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Nets +7.5. We’ve also gone for Under 228.5 and Bam Adebayo (Heat) to get Under 3.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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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.

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Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Heat Moneyline Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability of winning this NBA game, Miami Heat might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -270 Moneyline betting odds. Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 228.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 228.5 can find odds of -110 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 -112 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 7.5
-156
Under 7.5
+117
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 3.5
-175
Under 3.5
+130
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Player Rebounds
Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-147
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-152
Under 6.5
+115
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Andrew Wiggins (Heat)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-120
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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

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup
8 Egor Demin
14 Terance Mann
17 Michael Porter Jr.
21 Noah Clowney
33 Nicolas Claxton
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
7 Kel'el Ware
13 Bam Adebayo
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
45 Davion Mitchell

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
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
  • 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