Heat vs Spurs Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 8, 2024, 12:41AM | Published: Feb 7, 2024, 2:34AM
The Miami Heat will take on the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Terry Rozier, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, the Heat are aiming to beat a Spurs line-up that includes Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Heat vs Spurs game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Heat vs Spurs
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Miami-San Antonio NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 72% chance of defeating the Spurs at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Spurs: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.32, Spurs $4.00
- Line: Heat -8 ($2.04), Spurs +8 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.85, Under $2.10
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 $1.32 and the Spurs at $4.00.
The Heat are listed as 8-point favourites against the Spurs, with odds of $2.04 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Spurs (+8) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Heat vs Spurs has been set at 226.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Spurs (+8) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Heat vs Spurs game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Heat vs Spurs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $4.00 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Spurs +8 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (0.7% edge)
While the Heat have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Spurs to win is our recommended option because of the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 226.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.10) that are available from Betfair.
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Heat vs Spurs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Spurs at Kaseya Center this Thursday has the Heat winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Miami vs San Antonio on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Heat vs Spurs: Player Props
Looking for San Antonio vs Miami player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Terry Rozier is expected to lead the way for the Heat with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Victor Wembanyama is projected to have 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Spurs.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 6 | 5 |
| Tyler Herro | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Spurs Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 21 | 9 | 4 |
| Devin Vassell | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Keldon Johnson | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Tre Jones | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Miami vs San Antonio match-up at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Spurs: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Heat and Spurs at Kaseya Center is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Thursday 8 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 San Antonio predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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