Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat 3/24/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Mar. 25, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MIA -5.5 ; O/U 222
The Brooklyn Nets take a road trip Saturday night to Miami, FL for a game against the Miami Heat. Brooklyn comes into Saturday five games above .500 the year riding a five game losing streak after a two point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Defensively Brooklyn struggled immensely giving up 116 points including 31 in the fourth quarter as Cleveland shot 47.2% from the floor 37.5% from beyond the arc. Offensively Brooklyn did shoot the ball well making 48.1% of their shots and knocked down 12 long balls turned the ball over 16 times resulting in the narrow loss.
Mikal Bridges led the way for the Brooklyn offense 32 points on 19 shots and 34 minutes of action. Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in 25 points on 15 shots and big man Nic Claxton added 11 points and a team high 9 rebounds as the third Brooklyn starter in double figures. Joe Harris led the way off the bench with 15 points on eight shots in 23 minutes of action.
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The Miami Heat stay at home Saturday six games above .500 in the year after winning 4 of the last five including a seven point victory against New York in their last game. Defensively Miami did just enough allowing 120 points on 51.2% shooting but the Heat forced 17 turnovers to get the victory. Offensively Miami was dominant making 57% of their shots and knocked down 16 long balls and 21 free throws to score 127 points including 64 in the first half.
Jimmy Butler controlled the game for Miami pouring in a team high 35 points to go along with a team leading 9 assists on 19 shots in 37 minutes. Tyler Herro added a second best 22 points on 13 shots and Gabe Vincent contributed 19 points on twelve shots in 25 minutes of game time. Kyle Lowry led the way off the Miami bench with 14 points on nine shots in 24 minutes of action.
Recent Betting Trends:
Brooklyn are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Brooklyn are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Brooklyn are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Miami are 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: Miami Heat -5.5
The Heat desperately need wins to improve their playoff standings and must defend their home floor. Look for Miami to play with a purpose Saturday as they will overwhelm Brooklyn for the full 48 minutes. Take the Heat Saturday at home to get a needed win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win and cover 117-105.