The Miami Heat are mired in their longest losing streak of the season, and things won’t get any easier when they host a tough Houston Rockets team in South Beach on Wednesday. The Rockets are on the other side of the fence right now after going 9-1 SU in their last 10 games to move one game behind the Warriors for the top spot in the Western Conference.
Sportsbook opened the Heat as 4.5-point home underdogs with a total of 211.
- The Heat are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games at home against teams with winning records.
- The Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as underdog.
- The Rockets are 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records.
In the wake of a 111-109 home loss to Orlando on Monday, the Heat have lost four straight games by an average of 3.5 points heading into tonight’s matchup. Center Hassan Whiteside returned from a one-game absence due to an illness and collected 19 points and 14 rebounds in the setback. Whiteside had 22 points and 13 boards in a nine-point loss to Houston on January 22.
James Harden and Chris Paul combined for 61 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in Houston’s 123-113 win over Brooklyn on Tuesday to improve the Rockets to 9-3 SU on the road against Eastern Conference teams this season. Paul has been red-hot from beyond the arc of late, as the veteran is 10-for-17 from downtown over his last two contests.
The UNDER is trending when these teams get together, as five of the last seven meetings between the Rockets and Heat have gone below the closing total. On the season, Houston’s O/U record is 23-28-1 while Miami is sitting at 21-32-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Houston Rockets opened this morning as 6-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 211 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Rockets to win this game 108-101. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Miami battles the Houston Rockets, currently with a 39-13 mark (25-26-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 21-32-1 for the Heat and 23-28-1 for the Rockets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Houston injuries news.
The Heat-Rockets betting odds would favor the Rockets if the lines were set according to power rankings. Miami is rated No. 10 in our latest OddsShark poll, while Houston sits at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Miami's No. 28-ranked offense (100.44 PPG) against a Houston defense that ranks No. 16 at 105.94 PPG. The Heat have averaged 45.32% from the field per game, less than the Rockets have managed so far this NBA season (46.2% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brooklyn was victimized by James Harden for 36 points as the Rockets defeated the Nets 123-113 in NBA action on Tuesday.
The Heat endured a 111-109 loss at the hands of the Magic on Monday, despite a 20-point effort from Josh Richardson at American Airlines Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Denver, Friday, February 9
Miami home to Milwaukee, Friday, February 9
