Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/02/2024, 06:39  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The Portland Trail Blazers will be out to end their current losing streak when they host the Miami Heat in the NBA. They arrive for this match sitting second from bottom in the Western Conference while the Heat are sixth in the East. Portland have lost their last eight games. Chauncey Billups’ men have tied their longest losing run this season and will not want to set a new season record. They were defeated 93-80 last time out by the Hornets at home, their 41st defeat in 56 outings. It was the third match in this stretch that they had failed to score at least 100 points. Five players have been ruled out for this match with injury while Rayan Rupert is questionable. Among the five absentees are Malcolm Brogdon and Shaedon Sharpe, two of their top four scorers.

The Heat have been in excellent form in February and have won eight of the 10 matches they have played in the month. Currently, on a four-game winning run, Erik Spoelstra’s men will be eager to close out the month with a win. The Heat, who are currently on the fifth match of a six-game road trip, are coming off a 121-110 victory in Sacramento. This was their 32nd win of the season and took them to seven games above .500. The Southeast Division franchise has also dealt with a raft of injuries and will be without five players for this trip. Among the five are Terry Rozier and Tyler Hero. The Heat have struggled on offence but have gained the edge over teams with their fourth-ranked defence. They are averaging 110.7 points which is the fourth-worst record but are holding teams to an almost similar number.