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San Antonio Spurs Seek Revenge Against Miami Heat in Saturday Showdown at Frost Bank Center

The 2024-25 NBA season continues this Saturday, February 1, with the Miami Heat facing off against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. In their previous meeting, the Heat dominated the Spurs with a 128-107 victory. As the Spurs seek revenge on their home court, they are currently favored to win with a line of -1.5. Stay informed with our Miami vs. San Antonio prediction and discover our top NBA picks for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Heat -102 | Spurs -116
• Spread: Heat +1 (-110) | Spurs -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 224 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Antonio will win straight-up is 54%.

Miami vs San Antonio Stats

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are set to embark on a four-game road trip following a 126-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite recent wins over the Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic, the Heat struggled against the Cavaliers, forcing just seven turnovers and giving up 13 offensive rebounds. Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier, and Bam Adebayo all contributed to the scoring effort, but Miami was outscored in the paint by Cleveland. The Heat currently have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 21st in offense, 7th in defense, with a season record of 23-23. Offensively, Miami shoots 45.70% from the field, 36.70% from beyond the arc, and makes 79.24% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.05% from the field and 36.00% from three-point range. They average 43.89 rebounds and 26.36 offensive assists per game, while allowing 45.67 defensive rebounds and 27.11 defensive assists.

San Antonio Spurs Analysis

The San Antonio Spurs were looking to end a two-game losing streak as they hosted the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite a recent struggle, the team showed promise with Victor Wembanyama leading in points and rebounds. The Spurs ranked 16th in adjusted offensive efficiency and 18th in adjusted defensive efficiency. They had no injury concerns going into the game. In terms of statistics, the Spurs ranked 15th in offense, 19th in defense, and had a power ranking of 23. They had a decent shooting percentage and rebounding stats, but struggled in defending against three-point shots. Overall, the Spurs had a record of 20-24 and were looking to improve their performance against the Bucks.

San Antonio Spurs Struggle Defensively Against Miami, Facing Uphill Battle

The San Antonio Spurs have faced challenges recently, particularly in their defensive performance. In five of their last six games, they have allowed their opponents to score at least 128 points, including a significant loss to Miami. During that game, the Heat dominated the Spurs in the paint, outscoring them 60-42, and showcased a strong performance from beyond the arc with an 18-for-33 shooting record. Given the Spurs' recent travel schedule and fatigue from playing back-to-back games, Miami is positioned favorably to succeed once again. Miami's depth was highlighted in a previous matchup against San Antonio, where their bench players contributed significantly to their victory. Rookie center Kel'el Ware notably stood out with 25 points and eight rebounds. Considering these factors, it is likely that Miami will secure another win against the Spurs.

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