Kings vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 7, 2025, 3:09AM | Published: Jan 5, 2025, 11:00PM
The Sacramento Kings will sqaure off with the Miami Heat in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, the Kings are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Heat game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Sacramento vs Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 62% chance of beating the Heat at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Heat: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.56, Heat $2.50
- Line: Kings -4 ($1.91), Heat +4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 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 Kings at $1.56 and the Heat at $2.50.
The Kings are 4-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Heat (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Heat (+4) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 218.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Kings vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $2.50 with Bet365
- Line: Heat +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 218.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Kings vs Heat predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Heat to win is our preferred option due to the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Kings vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Heat at Golden 1 Center this Tuesday is the Kings winning 111-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sacramento vs Miami game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Kings vs Heat: Player Props
Betting on Miami vs Sacramento player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
DeMar DeRozan is expected to lead the way for the Kings with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Tyler Herro is projected to have 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Heat.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 19 | 14 | 7 |
| Malik Monk | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Keegan Murray | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Devin Carter | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Terry Rozier | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Nikola Jovic | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Duncan Robinson | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Sacramento vs Miami match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Heat at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat
- Date: Tuesday 7 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Miami predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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