Heat vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025, 12:42AM | Published: Jan 21, 2025, 1:00AM
The Miami Heat will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Wednesday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are aiming to beat a Trail Blazers team that includes Deni Avdija, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Heat vs Trail Blazers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Miami vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 78% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center.
Heat vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.26, Trail Blazers $4.00
- Line: Heat -8.5 ($1.87), Trail Blazers +8.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 218 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 $1.26 and the Trail Blazers at $4.00.
The Heat are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Heat and the Trail Blazers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 218-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Heat vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.26 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 218 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Heat vs Trail Blazers predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Heat vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center on Wednesday is the Heat winning 114-105.
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 Portland game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Heat vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Heat vs Trail Blazers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Terry Rozier | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Nikola Jovic | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Duncan Robinson | 13 | 3 | 3 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Anfernee Simons | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Jerami Grant | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 12 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Miami vs Portland game.
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Heat vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Heat and Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Portland predictions have been made thanks to 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 trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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