Heat vs Warriors Odds & Predictions (Oct. 27)

The Miami Heat beat the Trail Blazers 119-98 on Wednesday. It was their best scoring total of the season. They had lost four games against teams that made the East playoffs. Their defense has been consistent this season, ranking 10th in points allowed at 108.5 per contest. They hold teams to 44.3% shooting from the field and 8th from beyond the arc.

Golden State Warriors have alternated wins and losses through their first four games. They were beaten 134-105 by Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time in his pro career. The Warriors are putting up 120.3 points a game, but their defense is a work in progress. They're 2nd-last in points allowed per game and 2st in opponent fast break points.

Golden State and Miami are playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Golden State has a better record against the spread when they have a rest advantage. Miami posted a stellar 16-8-0 record as a visiting underdog last season.