Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Prediction, Odds & Picks

A run of just 1 win in 4 games has slowed down the Indiana Pacers a bit, who were riding a 5 game winning streak just before Christmas Day. Since then, they faced OKC, Boston (twice) and Milwaukee, so it’s no shocker that they went 1-3 SU in those games. It should be easier to face a Miami team playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but the Pacers will need to improve defensively if they are to have a chance here. Tyrese Haliburton has also fallen off a bit here, as he hasn’t recorded double-digit assists in 4 straight. He had 13 dimes in the previous meeting against Miami, which the Pacers won 119-110 at home.

Jimmy Butler has been the talk of the Heat for the past several weeks, he just returned to the lineup after a 10-day rest period by scoring 9 points in the 11-point win over the Pels last night. The Heat are now 4-1 SU in their last 5 games, at 10-5 SU they are one of the more reliable home teams in the Eastern Conference. Playing 2 games in 2 nights shouldn’t be a problem, in this scenario the Heat are 4-2 SU this year. In the end, it comes down to defense, and that’s where the Heat have the advantage. They rank 10th in defensive efficiency, while the Pacers are only 23rd.

Bam Adebayo has played very well in the 2 meetings, plus Miami has hit 15 and 19 threes in those games. They are in much better shape here and will only get better with Butler back in the mix. Bring Miami here.

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