Once upon a time, the Heat were all about the “Three Kings.” LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh made history during their time at Miami. And the hype was over the top. James and the Heat were the ultimate betting on NBA
Public team. Now Miami uses much more of a team-oriented approach. Instead, it is the Clippers that boast the marquee men these days. Kawhi Leonard, Paul-George and Lou Williams are on a championship quest for LA. Most important of all they comprise one of the most prolific offenses in the Association.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat
| Date and Time: | Friday, January 24, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida |
| Clippers vs. Heat TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Clippers vs. Heat odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Overview
Miami has a sportsbook record of 29-13 straight up, 24-16-2 vs. the odds, and 25-16 over the total. Late on the Heat have covered four out of seven games. Five of their last seven have gone over the total. Miami ranks 14th in the NBA for scoring offense and 11th for points allowed.
Now the Clippers are 30-13 straight up, 23-20 against the line and 21-21 on totals. Los Angeles ranks fourth in the NBA for scoring offense and 14th for points allowed. Correlate the Clippers have dropped five of their last seven on the board.
Key Clippers: SF Kawhi Leonard (26.9 PTS, 7.3 REB, 5.1 AST, 46.8 FGPCT, 36.8 3PPCT, 88.6 FTPCT), SF Paul George (Questionable Hamstring) (23.5 PTS, 6.0 REB, 3.7 AST, 42.9 FGPCT, 39.5 3PPCT, 90.9 FTPCT), SG Lou Williams (20.0 PTS, 3.0 REB, 6.2 AST, 43.0 FGPCT, 38.6 3PPCT, 86.6 FTPCT)
Key Heat: SF Jimmy Butler (20.3 PTS, 7.0 REB, 6.4 AST, 44.4 FGPCTR, 27.1 3PPCT, 82.3 FTPCT), SG Kendrick Nunn (16.0 PTS, 2.7 REB, 3.5 AST, 45.9 FGPCT, 35.2 3PPCT, 80.3 FTPCT), C Bam Adebayo (15.9 PTS, 10.4 REB, 4.6 AST, 58.7 FGPCT, 11.1 3PPCT, 68.1 FTPCT)
Los Angeles vs. Miami Against the Spread
The Clippers are:
- 7-3 against the spread as a road team
- 4-3 over the total in their last seven away games
- 8-5 vs. the line in their last 13 games at Miami
- 2-5 under the total head to head on the road vs. the Heat
- 4-5 with the odds in their last nine matchups as dog
- 2-6 under the total when getting points
The Heat Are:
- 14-5-1 against the spread in their last 20 games at American Airlines Arena
- 10-4 over the total at home
- 3-5 vs. the line against the Clippers
- 0-8-1 under the total head to head with Los Angeles
- 5-10 on the board in their last 15 games as a chalk
- 10-3 over the total when laying points
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Bet on NBA Picks
In this situation, the matchup advantage belongs to the Clippers due to their scoring capability. As was previously noted LA has the Betting on NBA value advantage with Miami. Further, the Clippers have been strong values on the road. Counter to such value is the Heat have bled red ink as chalks.
Clippers vs. Heat Bet on NBA Pick: Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers vs. Heat Bet on NBA Score Prediction: Clippers 106, Heat 100