Miami Heat vs Houston Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Heat and Houston Rockets are set to face off in a matchup on Sunday night at the Toyota Center in Houston. Miami will be playing their second game in two nights,
Game outlook
The Miami Heat and Houston Rockets are set to face off in a matchup on Sunday night at the Toyota Center in Houston. Miami will be playing their second game in two nights, while Houston is coming off a one-point loss to the Timberwolves. The Rockets are the betting favorite with a line of -6.5, which has remained steady. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Heat +228 | Rockets -275
Spread: Heat +6.5 (-110) | Rockets -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 73%.
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat have been dealing with trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler, with conflicting reports about his desire to stay on the team. Despite this, Miami President Pat Riley has stated that the team will not be trading Butler. The Heat have won their last two games and are currently in playoff position, sitting at 6th in the Eastern Conference. In their recent victory over the Magic, Tyler Herro hit a game-winning shot with under a second remaining. Herro leads the team in scoring and is their top shooter from outside. Bam Adebayo leads the team in rebounds and defensive stats, while Terry Rozier is their top scorer off the bench. The team has been utilizing a lineup with shooters to support Herro and Adebayo. The Heat have a slow pace of play and rank in the middle of the league in scoring and defense. The team's injury report includes Jimmy Butler as out and Terry Rozier as questionable. Miami is statistically ranked 19th in offense and 6th in defense, with solid shooting percentages and rebounding stats.