LA Clippers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/01/2024, 08:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat will travel to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. The hosts are 19-12 and fourth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 19-13 and fourth in the Eastern Conference. 

The Miami Heat have been in impressive form, winning seven of their last 10 games. However, they aim to bounce back after their four-game win streak was halted by the Utah Jazz in a 117-109 road loss on Saturday. Bam Adebayo played a key role, leading the team with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks. Miami is currently the 20th-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 113.3 points per game. In contrast, the Los Angeles Lakers rank 10th in the league defensively, allowing 112.2 points per game. Despite this ranking, the Heat have shown an uptick in scoring, averaging 115.2 points per game over their last 10 games - 1.9 points higher than their season-long average. Defensively, the Heat have been solid, ranking seventh in the NBA with an average of 111.7 points allowed per game. However, it's worth noting that their defensive performance at home is slightly different, allowing 116.5 points compared to 107.5 on the road.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in excellent form, winning 11 of their last 13 games, and they are aiming for a third straight victory after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-106 on Friday. Paul George led the team with 23 points, and James Harden contributed 16 points with 13 assists. The Clippers are currently scoring an average of 116.6 points per game, which is 4.9 points more than the Miami Heat allow (111.7). Notably, over their past 10 games, the Clippers' scoring has seen a significant increase, averaging 7.4 points higher per game than their season-long scoring average. Defensively, the Clippers are ranked tenth in the NBA, allowing 112.2 points per contest. Despite having several players in their thirties, the Clippers have managed to maintain good health, and have no injury concerns for their upcoming game.