Miami Heat (26-23) vs Los Angeles Clippers (32-15)
Game Info: Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Kaseya Center)
Betting Odds: Miami Heat +4 -- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Clippers look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The Miami Heat need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Clippers vs Miami Heat prediction.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off wins over the Wizards and Pistons. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 118.5 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.9 points and 5.4 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Paul George ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (90.9%) this season.
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat are coming off wins over the Kings and Wizards. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jimmy Butler is averaging 21.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 21 points and 5.4 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Bam Adebayo ranks 8th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (10.6) this season.
- Tyler Herro ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Heat rank 29th in the league for field goals made per game this season (39.3).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (54.9).
Los Angeles Clippers vs Miami Heat prediction
I've been pounding the table for a while for these Los Angeles Clippers, the team I consider the best in the league and a squad I think can win the NBA title. I'm not excited to bet against the Clippers. With that said, the Heat are coming off a couple of nice wins, and they've shown over the years, these are the games they get up for. You don't have to worry about the Heat playing well against the contenders. It's the garbage teams where the Heat consistently don't care. I'll grab the points with the Heat in a game they could win outright at home.
Randy’s Pick Miami Heat +4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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