Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 12 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Miami Heat (12-15) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a close 115-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Their opponents tonight, the Indiana Pacers (14-13), are also coming off of a very close loss. The Indiana outfit fell 136-133 against the Brooklyn Nets.

It's been a hit-and-miss season thus far for both of these teams. Their previous game this season saw the Pacers come out on top in a razor-thin 101-99 contest. Following their disappointing home-game loss to the Spurs, tonight's game marks the first of a four-game road trip for the ailing Heat.

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details

Fixture: Heat @ Pacers

Date & Time: Monday, December 12, 07:10 p.m. ET

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Report

On the Heat's end, center Omer Yurtseven is out following ankle surgery. Point guard Gabe Vincent is out with a knee injury. Small forward Jimmy Butler is probable despite knee issues. Center Dewayne Dedmon is questionable due to foot issues. Point guard Tyler Herro is probable despite ankle problems. Shooting guard Max Strus is probable despite shoulder issues. Shooting guard Victor Oladipo is questionable due to long-running knee issues. Small forward/shooting guard Duncan Robinson is probable despite ankle issues.

On the Pacers' front, center Daniel Theis is out due to knee surgery last month. Shooting guard Chris Duarte is out due to an ankle injury.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Omer Yurtseven	Heat	Ankle	Out
Gabe Vincent	Heat	Knee	Out
Jimmy Butler	Heat	Knee	Probable
Dewayne Dedmon	Heat	Foot	Questionable
Tyler Herro	Heat	Ankle	Probable
Max Strus	Heat	Shoulder	Probable
Victor Oladipo	Heat	Knee	Questionable
Duncan Robinson	Heat	Ankle	Probable
Daniel Theis	Pacers	Knee	Out
Chris Duarte	Pacers	Ankle	Out

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Odds & Spreads

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money line
Heat	-2.5 (-115)	Ov 228 (-110)	-140
Pacers	+2.5 (-105)	Un 228 (-110)	+120

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Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Starting 5s

Heat - PG: Kyle Lowry, SG: Tyler Herro, SF: Caleb Martin, PF: Jimmy Butler, C: Bam Adebayo

Pacers - PG: Tyrese Haliburton, SG: Andrew Nembhard, SF: Buddy Hield, PF: Jalen Smith, C: Myles Turner

Heat vs. Pacers Prediction

The Heat have caught the injury bug of late. They're 2-4 in their last six games and have fallen considerably from their three-game winning streak late last month. Bar a surprise upset win over the Boston Celtics earlier this month, the Heat have not been at their best of late. The wave of injuries going on at the moment is only going to further hinder their chances.

The Pacers, meanwhile, have been strong at home this season and have generally been better on offense this season than their opponents tonight. They've already got one win over the Heat tonight. The game was close but, considering their better, more consistent performances of late compared to the Miami outfit, the Pacers should be able to pull off a similar result tonight.

Prediction: Pacers +2.5 (-105)

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