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

Prediction published on 11/01/2025, 04:46  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 11/01/2025 at 04:53 in NBA Predictions

This Sunday, the struggling Portland Trail Blazers (13-24) and the Miami Heat (19-17) will square off at Moda Center in the NBA cross-conference clash. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference table, while the Heat are seventh in the Eastern Conference. Here's our match prediction. 

The Portland Trail Blazers were unsuccessful in their attempt to record their second win on the bounce as they lost 117-111 to the Dallas Mavericks on the road.

The Blazers' mediocre performance saw them lose four of their last six outings while they held the third-worst record in the West.

Chauncey Billups' men are averaging 108.5 points per game (25th), while on defense, they are allowing 116.4 opponent points per game.

In a defensive showdown against the Utah Jazz, it was the Miami Heat who came out on top in a hard-fought 97-92 away win on Friday, marking their second consecutive league win.

The Heat will aim to build on this momentum and secure their third win in a row. That could see their boisterous fans dismiss the teams' prior three-match losing streak in addition to being considered favorites in two of those games.

Erik Spoelstra's men are averaging 110.9 points per game (21st), while on defense, they are allowing 109.6 opponent points per game and are ranked seventh in the league.