Heat vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 3, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 1, 2025, 10:36PM
The Miami Heat will take on the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are looking to overcome a Pacers line-up that includes Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Heat vs Pacers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Miami vs Indiana NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 58% chance of defeating the Pacers at Kaseya Center.
Heat vs Pacers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.77, Pacers $2.10
- Line: Heat -2 ($1.91), Pacers +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Heat at $1.77 and the Pacers at $2.10.
The Heat are listed as 2-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Heat (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Heat vs Pacers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Heat -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Heat vs Pacers predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Heat vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Pacers at Kaseya Center on Friday is the Heat winning 114-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Miami vs Indiana game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Heat vs Pacers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Heat vs Pacers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Tyler Herro is expected to step up for the Heat with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Pascal Siakam is projected to finish with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pacers.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Jimmy Butler | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Terry Rozier | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Nikola Jovic | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 18 | 6 | 4 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 17 | 4 | 10 |
| Myles Turner | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 12 | 3 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Miami vs Indiana match-up.
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Heat vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Heat and Pacers at Kaseya Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday 3 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Indiana predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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