Miami Heat (27-30) vs Indiana Pacers (33-24)
Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Kaseya Center)
Betting Odds: Miami Heat +4.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN Sun
The Indiana Pacers are set to face the Miami Heat on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Kaseya Center in Miami. The Pacers, currently holding a 33-24 record, are coming off a decisive 111-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors. In that game, Tyrese Haliburton delivered an impressive performance with 33 points and 11 assists, shooting 80% from the field and 7 of 9 from beyond the arc. Myles Turner also contributed significantly, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds.
On the other hand, the Miami Heat, with a 27-30 record, recently secured a 131-109 win against the Atlanta Hawks. The team showcased a balanced offensive effort, with Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each scoring 24 points and Bam Adebayo adding 20 points. Notably, the Heat shot an impressive 59% from the field and made 23 three-pointers, just one shy of the franchise record.
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Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points
Bam Adebayo has played 55 games for the Miami Heat in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 16.9 points per game. This represents a slight decrease from his 19.3 points per game in the 2023-24 season. Adebayo's shooting efficiency this season includes a field goal percentage of 47.7%. In addition to his scoring, he contributes 10.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
Ever since the Heat traded Jimmy Butler, Bam has stepped up in a big way when it comes to a scoring perspective. We've seen him score 19 or more points in five of his last six games, and he's coming off a solid 20-point, 9-rebound game against the Atlanta Hawks. In what should be a higher scoring game due to the total we have set by the odds makers, Bam should have another solid night score in the ball
Tyrese Haliburton Over 18.5 Points
Tyrese Haliburton has played 56 games for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 18.4 points per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 46.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%. In addition to his scoring, Haliburton contributes 3.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. Notably, Haliburton was selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, reflecting his significant impact on the court.
Halliburton is hot right now, scoring 20 or more points in five straight games, and he's coming off a game where he dropped 33 points against the Toronto Raptors. We saw last season when Haliburton got hot, it took him a while to slow down. I'm looking to ride the hot hand in this game, and until oddsmakers adjust Halliburton's odds, I expect him to continue to get over this line of 18.5 points.
Aaron Nesmith Over 10.5 Points
Aaron Nesmith has played 21 games for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 48.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%. Nesmith has had his role increase recently with this Pacers team. He has scored 10 or more points in his last four games. I’m looking to ride the hot hand, as I believe the Pacers want to continue to get Nesmith more involved in this offense.
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