LiontipsUtah vs. Miami. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Utah has won its last two games out of three. Jazz lost to Atlanta 121-124 on its home court on January 8. Lauri Markkanen was the best player on the losing team, scoring 35 points. Walker Kessler had a double-double (21 points, ten rebounds). Collin Sexton had 24 points, Patrick Mills had 13, and Johnny Juzang had 11. Will Green's team (nine wins and 26 losses) is in 14th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Several key players Keyonte George, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson and Taylor Hendricks will miss the game due to medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
Utah and Miami average 210 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games).
The Jazz have lost the first quarter in six of their last eight games against the Heat.
Estimated composition
Collin Sexton - Isaiah Collier - Lauri Markkanen - Walker Kessler - Johnny Juzang.
Current form
Miami has lost three of its last four games. On January 8, the Heat defeated Golden State 114-98 on the road. Nikola Jovic made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 20 points, grabbing six rebounds and four assists. Edris Adebayo scored 19 points, Jamie Jaquez scored 18, and Tyler Hero scored 14. Erik Spoelstra's team (18 wins and 17 losses) is in seventh place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Heat traveled to Salt Lake City with a nearly optimal roster. Starter Jimmy Butler will miss the match due to disqualification.
Interesting facts for betting
Miami is ranked tenth in three-point shooting this season (37.0 percent).
Estimated composition
Tyler Hero - Terry Rozier - Jamie Jaquez - Heywood Highsmith - Edris Adebayo.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Kessler over 12.5
Kessler averages 11.2 rebounds per game.
1.87Sexton Total Assists Bet Over 5.5
Sexton averages 3.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Miami to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the home team will not have many chances of success. In general, it is worth agreeing with them. Utah's game without injured leaders is not going well at all. Spoelstra's charges with a fighting squad will have to achieve a convincing victory on the road against a weakened opponent.
Our prediction is a Miami victory with a handicap of (-4.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on individual total
Miami has shown decent performance this season. The average point total over the last ten games is 111. And this time, everything is going to the team from the Sunshine State be able to significantly improve its statistics.
Our prediction is Miami's individual total over 114.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Hero played 42 games in the past regular championship and averaged 20.8 points per game. This season, his rate is already noticeably higher - 23.6. The 24-year-old guard has definitely not lost his basic skills. The American basketball player will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent's defense.
Our prediction is Hero's total points over 24.5 points including overtime at 1.87
