Heat vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 9 February 2023
Last updated: Feb 9, 2023, 3:49AM | Published: Feb 7, 2023, 10:05PM
The Miami Heat face the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at Miami-Dade Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, the Heat are looking to overcome a Pacers team that includes Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Myles Turner.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Heat vs Pacers, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Heat vs Pacers
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Pacers-Heat NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Heat a 70% chance of winning against the Pacers at Miami-Dade Arena.
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Miami vs Indiana Latest Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA clash at Miami-Dade Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.38, Pacers $3.30
- Line: Heat -7 ($1.91), Pacers +7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Heat to win at $1.38. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Pacers to win at $3.30.
The Heat are 7-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pacers (+7) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 225.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+7) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 225.5-point Over/Under considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Heat vs Pacers Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pacers at $3.30 with PointsBet
- Line: Pacers +7 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
- Total Points: Over 225.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Heat vs Pacers predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Heat have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Heat vs Pacers Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Pacers at Miami-Dade Arena this Thursday has the Heat winning 115-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Miami vs Indiana on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Heat vs Pacers NBA Props Tips
Betting on Heat vs Pacers prop bets and player prop picks? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Tyler Herro is expected to lead the Heat with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Tyrese Haliburton is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pacers.
Heat Projected Box Score
- Tyler Herro: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
- Bam Adebayo: 24 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST
- Jimmy Butler: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
- Gabe Vincent: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
- Caleb Martin: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
Pacers Projected Box Score
- Tyrese Haliburton: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 10 AST
- Buddy Hield: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
- Myles Turner: 15 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
- Bennedict Mathurin: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
- Aaron Nesmith: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest expert tips before the Miami vs Indiana match-up at Miami-Dade Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Value Summary for betting tips for every NBA match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Heat vs Pacers NBA 2023
The match-up between the Heat and Pacers at Miami-Dade Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Game: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Thursday 9 February 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Miami-Dade Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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