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This December 12, there will be seven NBA games, being this Heat vs Pacers one of the first games to be played, and one that will put face-to-face two teams eager to start adding positive results more constantly.
A little more than a month later, these teams will meet again in what will be their second meeting of the campaign, with the Heat looking for revenge after losing 99-101 in this same venue.
The best Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers preview can be found at JefeBet, where you can also enjoy the predictions and the best betting odds for this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Heat vs Pacers NBA Regular Season Game on December 12, 2022
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- When: Monday, December 12, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Miami Heat
The Heat are still trying to recover after a very inconsistent first few months in which they have not only been unable to get the expected results, but they have also had to constantly deal with injuries to important players such as Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro. Yet, for this occasion, they will be able to count on their main stars.
Florida is arriving to this game after obtaining two wins in a row, the team defeated the San Antonio Spurs last Saturday. However, in order to start moving up in the Eastern Conference they need to improve their performance away from home, where they have barely managed to win 3 out of 11 games.
Butler’s recovery has Heat fans hopeful that they can see their team improving on offense, given that they are the third worst offensive in the league, with an average of 108.5 points scored per game.Although, on defense, they have done somewhat better, averaging 110.2 points allowed per game.
Betting on the Indiana Pacers
For their part, the Pacers will want to continue to build on a four-game home stay, after suffering through a tough seven-game as visitors period, in which they only managed to win twice. They will surely be confident of recording a positive result here, considering it is where they have performed best.
The Pacers find themselves in the top half of the Western Conference, and to maintain that status they need their offense to continue producing the way they have. They average 115.2 points scored per game,which has aided a poor defense that has given up an average of 115.9 points allowed per game.
And those defensive problems were what cost them the win in their last game, as they squandered a four-point lead going into the final quarter to lose 136-133 to a Brooklyn Nets without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
JefeBet Prediction
The Pacers’ main strength is their offense, and although facing a solid defense like the Heat’s will be an interesting challenge for them, being the ones playing at home will surely make them find a way to produce as they are used to.
Meanwhile, on defense, they have not been living up to the expectations. Also, the Heat are a team with some shortcomings on offense, and despite Butler’s return, the player still needs time to get back to his best shape, so it will be a very good opportunity for the Pacers to take show more confidence in their side of the court.
Playing away from home has been agony for the Heat team this campaign, so we expect the Pacers to be strong at home once again, display their best offensive rhythm of paly, and manage to win this game.
Prediction: Indiana Pacers Spread.
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