Heat vs Kings Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 1, 2024, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 30, 2024, 10:58PM
The Miami Heat will sqaure off with the Sacramento Kings in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro, the Heat are aiming to beat a Kings line-up that includes De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Heat vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Heat vs Kings
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Miami-Sacramento NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 58% chance of beating the Kings at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Kings: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.77, Kings $2.26
- Line: Heat -2.5 ($2.02), Kings +2.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $2.08, Under $1.88
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Heat at $1.77 and the Kings at $2.26.
The Heat are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Kings, with odds of $2.02 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Kings (+2.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.88.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Heat and the Kings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 228.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Heat vs Kings game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Heat vs Kings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.77 with Betfair (58% probability)
- Line: Heat -2.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 228.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 228.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
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Heat vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Kings at Kaseya Center on Thursday has the Heat winning 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Miami vs Sacramento on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Heat vs Kings: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Heat vs Kings without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while De'Aaron Fox is projected to have 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Kings.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Terry Rozier | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Tyler Herro | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 28 | 4 | 6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Keegan Murray | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Kevin Huerter | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| Harrison Barnes | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Miami vs Sacramento match-up at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Kings: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Heat and Kings at Kaseya Center is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Thursday 1 February 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Miami vs Sacramento predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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