Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 15/01/2024, 04:19  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat will be away to the struggling Brooklyn Nets for their next NBA regular season matchup. Miami is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference and sits 6.5 games clear of 10th-placed Brooklyn. The Nets are in a slump and in their last eight fixtures, have managed just one win. This was a 124-115 victory over the high-flying Thunder a week ago. The impressive win however did not spark a turnaround and now Jacque Vaughn’s men have lost their last two. They were defeated 111-102 by the Cavaliers in their last match. If this dip isn’t halted, the Nets will find themselves out of the playoff places. They are currently just one game clear of their closest challengers for 10th place. Brooklyn has won two of the three meetings with Miami so far this season.

The Heat are seeking to tie this series in what is the final regular season matchup with Brooklyn. Failure to do so will see the Nets take the series for the second successive season. Miami arrive for this match in better shape than their soon-to-be hosts and this will have them confident of success. Erik Spoeltra’s men have won four of their last six outings and are on a two-game winning run. They defeated the lowly Hornets 104-87 last time out. It was their 23rd victory of the season in 39 outings. The Heat have had to battle through injuries throughout the campaign. Jimmy Butler hasn’t played this year and will continue to be sidelined with a foot problem. Kevin Love is also out as is rookie Jaime Jacquez Jr. This puts a significant dent to the team's offensive line-up. Miami is ranked second on defence and if they are to win, defence will again take centre stage here.