Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers (-177) will travel to take on the Miami Heat (+146) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently 3rd in the Western Conference and are favored by 4 points over the 7th place Heat. The game will be played at the Kaseya Center and is set to tip-off at 6:00 ET.
This game will be televised on ESPN and the over/under line is currently sitting at 226 points.
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Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Heat have the edge in their recent matchups against Los Angeles, posting a record of 2-1. In the last three games Miami is averaging 109 points per game compared to 110 for the Clippers.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- Across the Heat last ten home games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 109. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-6-2, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Heat have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers have won two straight games and are favored by 4 points today against the Heat. In their last game, they beat the Pistons by a score of 136-125. The O/U line for that game was 239.
For the season, the Clippers are 32-15, which is the best record in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 3rd place.
On the road, the Clippers have a record of 13-11 this season. Their straight-up record vs. the spread on the road is 12-12, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games.
Against the Western Conference, the Clippers are 21-11 compared to 11-4 against the East. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.2 PPG.
This season, the Clippers have been favored in 38 of their 47 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 31-7 and are 24-14 vs. the spread as the favorite. Their O/U record for the season is 22-25.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 9th in the NBA with 118.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 118.2 points per game compared to 118.7 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.4% of their games.
One of the reasons for their success on offense has been their three-point shooting. The Clippers are currently 1st in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. Overall, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is 5th in the NBA.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the NBA with 26.2 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 17th in the league.
On average, the Los Angeles defense is giving up 112.0 points per game (8th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12 turnovers per game, ranking 7th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.4 blocked shots each game.
Miami is currently 26-23 on the season and is in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place.
The Heat have won two straight games and are currently 4-point underdogs against the Clippers. As the underdog, Miami has gone 6-13 this season and has lost four straight games against the spread as the underdog.
In their most recent game, the Heat defeated the Wizards by a score of 110-102. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, resulting in a push for Miami’s ATS record. The Heat were favored by 8 points in that game.
This season, Miami has an average scoring differential of -1.0 points per game at home and is 9-15 ATS at home. On the road, their ATS record is 11-11, and they are 13-12 straight up on the road.
Miami’s O/U record for the season is 20-29, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today’s O/U line of 226 is slightly higher than their season average of 221.8.
At home, the Heat are averaging 113.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. Overall, they are 27th in scoring at 110.4 points per game.
Miami is 19th in true shooting percentage and 26th in field goal percentage. They are also 28th in two-point field goal percentage.
So far this season, the Heat have made an average of 12.4 three-pointers per game, which is 16th in the NBA. They are 6th in three-point shooting percentage.
In the current season, the Heat defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the NBA by allowing 111.4 points per game. The Miami defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Miami.
Our prediction for this game is that the Clippers will come out on top with a projected score of 121-112.
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -4
- Projecting a combined 233 points, we like the over
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Duncan Robinson – Concussion – Out
- Dru Smith – Knee – Out
- Jamal Cain – Illness – Questionable
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Questionable
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
