Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 26/03/2024, 07:15  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat will play host to the Golden State Warriors at the Kaseya Center in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 39-32 and seventh in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 36-34 and tenth in the Western Conference. 

Currently tenth in the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors find themselves trailing the Mavericks by 5.5 games for the sixth position and are being closely pursued by the Rockets for the final play-in game spot. With just a half-game advantage over Houston for the last playoff position, the Warriors are determined to avoid a third consecutive defeat following their narrow loss to the Timberwolves in a 114-110 road game on Sunday. Stephen Curry led the team with 31 points on nine of 21 shooting, supported by Klay Thompson's 16 points off the bench. The Warriors rank as the league's seventh-highest scoring team, averaging 118.3 points per game, a significant 9.4 points higher than the 108.9 points surrendered by the Heat. Interestingly, the Warriors' offensive output has been slightly lower in home games (117.9 PPG) compared to away games (118.8 PPG). Defensively, they allow an average of 116.8 points per game, ranking 19th in the league. Trayce Jackson-Davis' availability for the upcoming game remains questionable.

The Miami Heat are currently trailing the Pacers by a mere half game for the sixth position and are on the hunt to avoid the play-in games. With four victories in their last six games, they'll be determined to maintain their momentum following a commanding 121-84 home victory over the Cavaliers on Sunday. Haywood Highsmith led the charge with 18 points on seven of 10 shooting off the bench, supported by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, each contributing 15 points. Miami ranks as the fourth-worst scoring team in the NBA, averaging just 109.6 points per game, whereas the Golden State squad ranks 19th defensively, conceding 116.8 points on average. At home, Miami averages 112.2 points per game compared to 107.1 points on the road. However, it's their defensive prowess that sets them apart, allowing just 109.2 points per game, ranking fourth best overall. Josh Richardson, Duncan Robinson, and Tyler Herro will be sidelined for Tuesday's game, while Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kevin Love, and Caleb Martin remain questionable.