Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Prediction 1/13/25 NBA Picks

LA Clippers (20-17) vs Miami Heat (20-17)

Game Info: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)

Betting Odds: LA Clippers -6 -- Over/Under: 215.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Miami Heat and LA Clippers meet Monday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Pick.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat beat the Trail Blazers and Jazz, and they play the Lakers, Nuggets, and Spurs next. The Miami Heat are averaging 111.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The LA Clippers lost to the Timberwolves and Nuggets, and they play the Nets, Trail Blazers, and Lakers next. The LA Clippers are averaging 108.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.4 points and 6 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Amir Coffey is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

  • The Clippers have won 13 of their last 14 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Heat have lost each of their last six games as underdogs following a road win.
  • The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Heat have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Miami Heat will win

  • The Heat have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
  • The Clippers have lost four of their last five games after losing as favorites.
  • The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games after losing as favorites.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

  • Norman Powell ranks 5th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.7) this season.
  • James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.9) this season.

Miami Heat Player Facts

  • Bam Adebayo ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks 17th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for steals per game this season (9.7).
  • The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.7%).
  • The Heat rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.2).
  • The Heat rank 2nd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (62.2%).

Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Prediction

I understand the Clippers are at home where 12 of their 20 wins have come, and they should have extra motivation to put on a show for Los Angeles. The Clippers haven't played in five days, and they'll have heavy hearts with what's going on with the fires. Maybe that helps? The Heat are also dealing with the Jimmy Butler saga and have had consistency issues this season. With all of that said, this line feels a bit steep. The Heat are coming off three straight wins, possibly their best stretch of the season. Tyler Herro is looking like an All-Star, and players mentioned the vibes in the locker room are good since they went on this road trip. Perhaps getting out of Miami and suspending Butler has ignited this winning streak. This is obviously a steeper test than the Jazz and Trail Blazers, but the Heat can hang around given their current form. Give me the points.

Randy’s Pick Miami Heat +6

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