Miami Heat at Orlando Magic Best Bet – 12/26/2024

• Date: December 26, 2024
• Venue: Kia Center

Betting Odds

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Win Probabilities

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Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Miami Heat (14-13) face off against the Orlando Magic (19-12) in a highly anticipated Thursday night matchup at 7:00 PM ET at Kia Center. This in-state rivalry adds an extra layer of significance, as both teams will be motivated to secure a victory.

The Heat are coming off a win against the Brooklyn Nets, where they triumphed 110-95. However, they have struggled on the road recently, losing their last four consecutive away games. The extra three days of rest could provide Miami with a much-needed advantage, allowing players to recuperate and prepare for this critical contest.

On the other hand, the Magic enter this game riding high after a surprising upset victory over the Boston Celtics, winning 108-104 despite being 10-point underdogs. This win reflects the Magic's strong form, as they have won 14 of their last 20 games. The Magic are slight favorites in this matchup, with a spread of Magic -1.5 and a moneyline of -130, giving them an implied win probability of 54%. Meanwhile, the Heat's moneyline sits at +110, indicating an implied win probability of 46%.

Betting enthusiasts may want to keep an eye on Goga Bitadze's Points, Rebounds, and Assists prop market, which has gained popularity. The prop total opened at Over 23.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-125) and has since moved to 25.5 (-105), suggesting sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over.

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction

Final Score: Miami Heat 101.59 vs Orlando Magic 100.29

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