This Thursday, January 2, promises to deliver an exciting clash as the Indiana Pacers (16-18) prepare to face the Miami Heat (17-14) at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
The Pacers have struggled as of late, managing just one win in their last four outings, with their last setback coming in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on New Year’s Eve. In contrast, the Heat welcomed the new year with style, winning solidly 119-108 against the Pelicans, with Tyler Herro in the lead, scoring an impressive 32 points.
On the road, Indiana is 8-12 with a -2 point differential, while Miami has gone 8-2 in its last ten home games.
We’ve rounded up all the essential information and analysis you need ahead of this thrilling encounter, including the latest details on kick-off time, odds, team performances, player stats, plus our predictions of experts and our best bets derived from comprehensive modeling tools.
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As of Thursday, here’s a look at the latest betting odds:
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-The Pacers’ implied team point total is 112.63, while the Heat’s is projected at 113.42.
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Our analytical model takes into account performance metrics regarding moneyline, spread and over/under betting for each game on the NBA schedule. Using relevant data such as recent performance, head-to-head player comparisons, and historical trends, our model provides a relative confidence level for each bet.
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Here’s a look at the best bets projected by our model for the Pacers-Heat matchup:
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