Heat vs. Pacers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 02th, 2025

Arena and City where Heat vs. Pacers will be playing

Mark your calendars for January 02th, 2025, when the Heat and Pacers collide in an NBA game in Miani, FL at Kaseya Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Heat vs. Pacers betting tip and prediction

This Eastern Conference clash will be played on January 02th, 2025, at 18:30. The Heat enters as -1.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Heat was -6 point favorites and won the game against Pacers, 117-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 225 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 221 points, and the over was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we're all familiar with the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Heat is currently knocking down 37.5% of their 3-pointers, displaying their accuracy from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Pacers are converting 37.3% of their shots from long range, highlighting their proficiency in this aspect. The Heat is dedicating 44% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pacers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat comes into this game with a 17-14 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

Yes, Heat defeated the Pelicans, 119-108. Jimmy Butler scored 27 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24.3 points per game. Herro also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 35.33.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Coming into the January 02th, 2025 contest, Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with 9.9 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro has a team-high 5.2 assists per game. The steals leader for the Heat is Dru Smith (1.5 steals per 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 2.6 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.3 points per game while allowing 108.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.4 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 18.2 per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.

Projected Heat Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pacers, the Heat's starting lineup consisted of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jović, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier. For the upcoming matchup, the Heat has the following injuries: Jimmy Butler is questionable (illness), Josh Richardson is out (heel) Duncan Robinson is questionable (foot) and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Indiana Pacers

How are the Pacers playing this season?

The Pacers head this game with a 16-18 record, and they are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pacers win their most recent game?

No, Pacers came up short against the Bucks, 120-112. T.J. McConnell scored 22 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pacers

The leading scorer for the Pacers this season is Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 19.9 points per game. Pascal Siakam also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.27. In the last game, scored 35.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pacers

Myles Turner is leading the way with 7.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 35 points in DraftKings and 32 in FanDuel. Tyrese Haliburton is dishing out a team-high 8.6 assists per game. He has 37.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 38.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pacers' leader is T.J. McConnell with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 19.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 20.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pacers is Myles Turner, who is sending back 2 shots per game. He scored 35 DraftKings fantasy points and 32 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pacers Team Analysis

The Pacers' point differential this season is -2.3 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.6 points per game while allowing 116.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pacers are making 12.7 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pacers are making 16.7 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Pacers' starting five were Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton. For the upcoming matchup, Pacers has the following injuries: Isaiah Jackson is out (achilles), Aaron Nesmith is out (ankle), and James Wiseman is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Heat coming into this game as -1.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Heat.

Money Line betting suggestion

Heat is a -1.5 money line favorite for the game against the Pacers, and the suggestion is to pick the Heat.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Heat and Pacers is 225 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

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