Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Betting Picks and Predictions
The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat will tip off Monday from Miami. The Rockets come into the game with an 18-16 record on the season. The Rockets are 9th in the West. Houston though is coming off a big time win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks.
For Miami, they are 20-15 on the season. The Heat are coming off a loss on the road at the Suns on Friday. The Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 97-95 on February 10th, 2023.
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Odds
Before we give our prediction for the Miami Heat score, take a look at the updated NBA Odds today:
- Spread: Houston Rockets +5, Miami Heat -5
- Total: 216.5
- Moneyline: Miami Heat -198, Houston Rockets +164
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Information
Before we make our Rockets vs Heat Betting Picks, some information on the game between these two NBA teams:
Houston Rockets (18-16) vs Miami Heat (20-15)
Date & Time: Monday January 8th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
Location of the game: Kaseya Center; Miami, FL
How to Watch: BSSUN
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Analysis
The Houston Rockets are a team that many expected to be outside the postseason picture when the season started. But, if the postseason started today, they would be in the play-in. Houston is 3-10 on the road this season, but have won 4 out of 6 against the Eastern Conference. On the season, the Rockets are scoring 112.5 points per game, and allowing 109.9 per game.
In the win over Milwaukee, Alperen Senguin scored 21 points in the game. Sengun has been the top scorer for the Rockets this season, with more than 21 per game. The big man is playing in more than 32 minutes per game. Second on the team is Fred VanVleet, with 17.1 per game.
The Rockets are scoring 112.5 points per game. Houston will be without forward Tari Eason and Dillon Brooks in this game both listed on the NBA injury report. The Houston Rockets schedule shows they are starting a six game road trip. After this game, the Rockets are in Chicago to take on the Bulls. After that, they will make trips to Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
For the Miami Heat, they are coming into the game with a 9-6 home record. The Heat are 6-4 in their last 10, and have gone 5-5 against the Western Conference so far this season. Miami is scoring 112.5 points per game, and allowing just over 111 per game.
Bam Adebayo leads the Heat in scoring with 22 points per game. The big man is playing nearly 35 minutes per game, and helping Miami to over 112 points per game. Jimmy Butler. Who has missed much of the season with injuries is scoring 21 points per game, while rookie Jaime Jaquez is scoring 13.7 points per game.
When looking ahead at the latest NBA Schedule – the Miami Heat are at home until January 14th. After this game, the Heat will take on the Thunder and Hornets after this. The next road game is at Brooklyn, and then a trip to Toronto for the Heat.
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Betting Picks
When we go make our betting picks for this game, the Miami Heat are just a small favorite in this game. The Heat are back home, a place they have played decently at. The Rockets did well in their last game, but are going to be a little over their head in this game. Our final betting picks for this game start with the Miami Heat -5, and also go with the over. The Heat catch fire and score a bunch of points. Take the OVER 216.5 here! Those are Rockets vs Heat Betting Picks!
- Picks: Miami -5 & Over 216.
Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat Prediction
Our final score prediction in this game will indicate our picks of the Miami Heat -5 and the OVER 216. We are going to take the Miami Heat 115-105 over the Houston Rockets. Enjoy the game. Best of luck!
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