Houston Rockets - Miami Heat predictions and free betting tips [06/04/2024]

Houston Rockets and Miami Heat will cross paths this Saturday at the Toyota Center.

Houston Rockets

After a commanding 11-game winning streak, the Houston Rockets have hit a rough patch, dropping three consecutive matches, including a recent 110:133 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets' shot execution was subpar, with an overall figure of just 41% from the field and 12 successful three-pointers out of 40 attempts. The team tried to keep up with the Warriors but found no answer to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson's display, both of whom scored 29 points apiece.

This string of defeats puts the Rockets chances at a postseason berth in doubt, dropping them to the 11th position in the Western Conference, trailing by 4 games. This downturn comes in the shadow of previously demonstrated excellent form where the Rockets enjoyed an 11-game winning streak. Guard Jalen Green, who passed the 30 point threshold five times in the last 11 games, is a key player for the team, although his productivity has wavered in the past three matches. Against Miami Heat, Green failed to show his usual efficiency, accumulating only 11 points.

Miami Heat

Heat maintains decent form, having won 7 of their last 11 matches, but they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 105:109, in their last game, ending their three-game winning streak. Terry Rozier stood out in this match with 6 three-pointers and a total of 22 points, Jimmy Butler added 20 points and five assists, and Bam Adebayo contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. Heat managed to recover from an early 16 point deficit, however, their efforts proved futile in the fourth quarter, where they only made 17 points and allowed the 76ers to consolidate their lead with a decisive 15:3 run.

Following the defeat to 76ers, Heat dropped from 6th to 7th place in the Eastern Conference, elevating the stakes for their playoff spot competition. Despite Rozier's uncertain status, coach Erik Spoelstra expressed optimism about his recovery and highlighted Kevin Love's contributions, who demonstrated passion and inspiration on the court, scoring 11 points and making 16 rebounds. Additionally, Miami could look forward to an uplift from Tyler Herro, whose potential return following a foot injury could influence their upcoming matches significantly.

Match prediction Houston Rockets - Miami Heat

Miami Heat will be missing Josh Richardson and Tyler Herro, while Houston Rockets will be playing without Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson. Both teams are facing a back-to-back game yet Miami Heat has shown more stability throughout the current season compared to the youthful Rockets who have struggled with consistency. My money's on the visitors.