Heat vs. Nets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

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Don't miss the electrifying NBA game between the Heat and the Nets scheduled for December 23rd, 2024, in Miani, FL at Kaseya Center. Enhance your betting strategy with our handpicked picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Heat vs. Nets betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Eastern Conference bout set for December 23rd, 2024, commencing at 18:30. The Heat enters as -9.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Nets won, 96-95. The over/under for the upcoming game is 213.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Heat is currently knocking down 37.3% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Nets are impressively converting 37.2% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Heat is dedicating 44% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Nets are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat comes into this game with a 13-13 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

No, Heat fell to the Magic, 121-114. Jimmy Butler scored 31 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24.2 points per game. In the last game, he scored 36.5 points in DraftKings and 32.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with 10.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 32.5 points in DraftKings and 32.2 fantasy points in FanDuel. Tyler Herro has a team-high 4.8 assists per game. He scored 36.5 DraftKings points and 32.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Heat is Dru Smith (1.6 steals per game). He has 27.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Thomas Bryant is leading the way for the Heat with 0.9 blocks per game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 2.3 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.2 points per game while allowing 109.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.5 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 18.3 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Heat Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nets, the Heat's starting lineup consisted of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jović, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry. For the upcoming matchup, the Heat has the following injuries: Bam Adebayo is questionable (face), Jimmy Butler is questionable (illness) Pelle Larsson is out (ankle), Josh Richardson is out (heel) and Kel'el Ware is out (foot).

Brooklyn Nets

How are the Nets playing this season?

The Nets head this game with a 11-17 record, and they are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nets win their most recent game?

No, Nets came up short against the Jazz, 105-94. Mikal Bridges scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Nets

The leading scorer for the Nets this season is Cameron Thomas, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. Cameron Thomas also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.57.

Other Team Leaders for the Nets

Nicolas Claxton is leading the way with 7.3 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 23.25 points in DraftKings and 26 in FanDuel. Ben Simmons is dishing out a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He has 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Nets' leader is Dennis Schroder with 1.1 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Nets is Nicolas Claxton, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game. He scored 23.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 26 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Nets Team Analysis

The Nets' point differential this season is -4.9 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.2 points per game while allowing 114.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nets are making 14.9 shots per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nets are making 17.3 per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

Projected Nets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Nets' starting five were Nicolas Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Heat coming into this game as -9.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Heat.

Money Line betting suggestion

Heat is a -9.5 money line favorite for the game against the Nets, and the suggestion is to pick the Heat.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Heat and Nets is 213.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Heat and Nets have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.