Miami Heat - Brooklyn Nets predictions and free betting tips [01/11/2023]

Miami Heat will host Brooklyn Nets in a regular NBA championship match.

Miami Heat

After a successful start to the season, the Miami Heat team encountered a series of difficulties, losing three matches in a row. In the upcoming match, they will aim to beat the Nets to get their second win in 5 latest matches and simultaneously the second home court victory. Miami on average score 104.5 points per match. In the latest match, the team scored 114 points, successfully making 47.7% of all shots and 38.2% threes. Tyler Herro was the team leader, scoring 35 points, making eight rebounds and three assists.

Duncan Robinson contributed by scoring 15 points, and Jimmy Butler added 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. However, Miami faced defence issues, conceding on average 112.3 points per match. In the previous encounter with the Bucks, they allowed themselves to concede 122 points. If the team wants to achieve success in the following matches, they need to improve their defence game. It should be noted that Caleb Martin will miss the upcoming match due to a knee injury, and the participation of Jimmy Butler and Haywood Highsmith remains questionable.

Brooklyn Nets

In the latest match, Brooklyn Nets ended their two-match losing streak by defeating the Hornets 133-121. Riding this wave of confidence, they intend to win against Miami Heat, which will give them a second consecutive victory and fifth straight win over this team. Brooklyn on average scores 122 points per game. In their latest match, the team scored 133 points, demonstrating a 56.3% field goal percentage and 36.4% three-pointers. Cam Thomas was an impressive player for Nets, scoring 33 points, along with making two rebounds and two assists.

Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, plus seven rebounds and four assists, while Lonnie Walker and Dorian Finney Smith contributed by scoring 19 points each. However, Brooklyn's defensive game raises certain questions, as they concede on average 120 points per match. To ensure success in the following games, the team will need to strengthen their defensive efforts. It is worth noting that Cameron Johnson and Nicolas Claxton will not participate in the next match due to injuries, and the participation of Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr. remains questionable due to their current health status.

Head-to-Head

Brooklyn has an unexpected record — 6-4 in the last 10 matches against Miami.

Prediction for the match Miami Heat - Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets recently achieved their first win of the season, demonstrating an impressive offensive game: the team scores over 120 points per match on average and executes over 50% of shots. Their good triple game and successful performance at the foul line are noted. In the first game, Miami Heat showed a good defence, however, they ran into difficulties in subsequent matches, and their average points exceeded 115 per game. The Heat, who suffered 3 losses in a row, have problems in attack: less than 105 points on average per game and a shot effectiveness less than 45%.

With regards to the team compositions, the Nets have some players, including Dennis Smith Jr., Spencer Dinwiddie, and Nick Claxton, under question. The Heat is in a similar situation: Haywood Highsmith, Jimmy Butler, and Caleb Martin may also miss the match. Despite all these factors, and thanks to Cam Thomas' brilliant performance against the Hornets, the Nets can expect a successful showing against the Heat. While Miami is searching for their rhythm this season and needs a victory, Brooklyn could probably win, but I would place a bet on the plus handicap.