Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 25, 2025

The Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets matchup is one of 14 games scheduled for Saturday. Miami is No. 9 in the East with a 21-22 record, while Brooklyn is No. 12 with a 14-31 record.

The two teams have played each other 141 times, with Miami holding an 81-60 lead. This will be their second game this season. They last played on Dec. 23 when the Heat won 110-95 behind Bam Adebayo’s 23 points. Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 19 points.

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Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets game details and odds

The Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on Saturday at Barclays Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on YES and FanDuel Sports Network - Sun. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Heat (-400) vs. Nets (+320)

Spread: Heat (-9) vs. Nets (+9)

Total (O/U): Heat -110 (o209.5) vs. Nets -110 (u209.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets preview

The Heat are going through turmoil as they try to navigate a trade for Jimmy Butler. He is serving a two-game suspension for missing a team flight. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra had a clear message for his team on Thursday morning, via ESPN:

"The point that I made to our team is get used to it. Get over it. This is the NBA life; this is the life we chose. If you think it's going to be predictable, you're really mistaken."

Miami players might have gotten the message but failed to execute on the court as the team suffered a 125-95 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyler Herro had 21 points.

The Nets haven’t been great either, but for different reasons. They are going through a rebuild and have been active before the trade deadline.

Most recently, they suffered a 108-84 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Keon Johnson had 20 points, while Nic Claxton (10 points and 12 rebounds) had a double-double.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets betting props

Tyler Herro’s points total is set at 20.5, which is under his season average of 24 points. Herro should easily get past 20.5 points against the struggling Nets.

Kel’el Ware’s points total is set at 17.5, a mark he has crossed in three straight games. Bet on the over.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Heat to get a win. While Miami should be able to eke out a win, it could struggle to cover the spread. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying under 209.5 points.