Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 1/11/2025

• Date: January 11, 2025
• Venue: Moda Center

Betting Odds

Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

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Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

On January 6, 2024, the Miami Heat (19-17) will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-24) in a Saturday night showdown at Moda Center, with tip-off scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. Despite being on the road and having traveled across two time zones, the Heat enter the game as favorites, currently sitting at a spread of -4.0 and a moneyline of -170, which translates to an implied win probability of 61%.

The Heat have shown resilience lately, winning 14 of their last 25 games, including a recent victory over the Utah Jazz, where they secured a 97-92 win. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have struggled significantly, dropping 19 of their last 30 games. Their most recent outing resulted in a 117-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, further highlighting their difficulties this season.

Betting trends reveal that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under in player prop markets, particularly concerning Toumani Camara's Points and Assists. The prop total opened at Under 11.5 Points and Assists but has since moved to 10.5 at -145, indicating a shift in confidence regarding Camara's performance.

While the Miami Heat's recent form suggests they are in a better position to win, the travel and time zone adjustments could pose challenges. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to capitalize on their home court advantage in an effort to turn their season around. As the game approaches, bettors will be keenly watching how these dynamics play out on the court.

Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Final Score: Miami Heat 112.28 vs Portland Trail Blazers 109.99

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