Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat Prediction For 1/2/2025

• Date: January 2, 2025
• Venue: Kaseya Center

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Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Win Probabilities

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Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers (16-18) face off against the Miami Heat (17-14) in a Thursday night showdown at Kaseya Center, set to tip off at 7:30 PM ET. This matchup carries significant implications for both teams as they look to improve their standings.

The Pacers are entering this game after a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, falling 120-112. They have struggled on the road lately, winning only 8 of their last 20 away games. In contrast, the Heat are coming off a solid 119-108 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans and have been strong at home, winning 8 of their last 10 games at Kaseya Center.

Despite being a slight favorite, the Heat face a challenge as this game marks a back-to-back for them, which could impact their performance. The spread currently sits at Heat -1.5, with the Moneyline for Miami at -125, giving them an implied win probability of 53%. The Pacers, on the other hand, are listed at +105 on the Moneyline, with an implied probability of 47%.

For those considering player prop bets, Bennedict Mathurin's Points and Rebounds market has garnered attention, indicating interest in his performance. Sharp bettors are leaning toward the Under on Mathurin’s total, currently priced at Under 21.5 Points and Rebounds (-115), suggesting that many believe this line may be mispriced.

As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, the Pacers will need to capitalize on the Heat's fatigue, while Miami aims to maintain their strong home performance amidst the challenge of a quick turnaround.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Prediction

Final Score: Indiana Pacers 113.37 vs Miami Heat 119.07

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