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This Sunday, the best basketball in the world will continue with this Nets vs Heat clash, which promises to be one of the most entertaining and intense games of the day.
Although these two teams are conference rivals, this will be their first meeting of the campaign, in a series that has recently been very even and that has seen the visiting team win three of the last four meetings.
The best preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat game can be found at JefeBet, where you can also enjoy the most accurate predictions and odds for the best basketball league in the world.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Nets vs Heat NBA Regular Season Game on January 8, 2023
- Where: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida.
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Season Record: 26-13
The Nets interrupted a 12-game winning streak last Wednesday. However, they arrive to this game with the intention to start another winning streak after getting back to their winning ways in their last game. The team is in second place in the Eastern Conference, and it is only 1.5 games behind the leader, the Boston Celtics. The team knows it should not slow down its pace, and pay attention to take advantage of any slip-ups on their opponents side.
Brooklyn’s most recent victory was attained in their visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. It was a very close game in which they took advantage of the absences of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram to win by a score of 108-102. Kevin Durant was once again the best player of the team, registering 33 points and 10 rebounds.
After a very slow start to the year, the Nets continue to improve their numbers, now averaging 114.9 points scored per game, and being the sixth best team on defense, with an average of 110.8 points allowed per game .
Betting on the Miami Heat
- Season Record: 21-19
On their part, the Heat also seem to be starting to get rid of the problems it has had in recent months. The team comes into this game with their record above .500, thanks to a stretch in which they have won five of their last seven games, now sitting just 1.0 game away from the playoff spots.
Florida will return home for this game, and after a five-game away road trip, which ended with a big 104-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns. In that game, they had up to four players scoring 19 points or more, and Victor Oladipo being the most outstanding contributor with 26 points.
That game against the Suns is a perfect example of what the Heat’s performance has been like this year. They own the worst offense in the league with an average of 108.9 points scored per game, but they also have the second-best defense in the tournament, which averages 109.1 points allowed per game..
JefeBet Prediction
The Nets will not have it easy on this visit. However, their defense, which showed its skills against the Pelicans, will probably be able to keep the worst offense in the league in check, as it is an offense that even at home struggles to produce.
Moreover, while the Heat are a very strong team on defense, they will have to do their best against a Nets team that comes in inspired on offense with players Durant and Kyrie Irving. These two players are going through a great moment, and generally, they get decent assists from their teammates.
Therefore, although we expect a close game until the end, we think that the Brooklyn Nets, who arrive to this game with a superior rhythm, will be able to continue their great offensive and defensive performance, taking a win against a Heat team that despite their improvements, still does not generate confidence.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets Spread.
