Trail Blazers vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 28, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Feb 27, 2024, 12:33PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will sqaure off with the favoured Miami Heat in NBA action at Moda Center on Wednesday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Heat side that includes Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Heat
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Portland-Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 71% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $3.45, Heat $1.39
- Line: Trail Blazers +7 ($1.94), Heat -7 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 212.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $2.00
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 Trail Blazers at $3.45 and the Heat at $1.39.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 7-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.94 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Heat (-7) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 212.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+7) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 212.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Trail Blazers vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.45 with Betfair
- Line: Trail Blazers +7 at $1.94 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 212.5 at $2.00 with Betfair
While the Heat have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 212.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.
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Trail Blazers vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Heat at Moda Center on Wednesday has the Heat winning 109-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Miami on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Trail Blazers vs Heat: Player Props
Looking for Miami vs Portland player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jerami Grant is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Bam Adebayo is projected to finish with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| Anfernee Simons | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| Deandre Ayton | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Kris Murray | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Dalano Banton | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | 22 | 11 | 5 |
| Jimmy Butler | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Terry Rozier | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs Miami game at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Heat: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Heat at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat
- Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Miami predictions are the result of 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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