American Airlines Arena features an NBA battle between the host Miami Heat and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers in basketball betting action on Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Miami Heat opened as -2.5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 202 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 106-104 result in favor of the Heat today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Portland Trail Blazers have seen them go 13-13 and 11-13-2 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Miami Heat are at 13-13 and 10-14-2 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Heat are 9-16-1, while the Portland Trail Blazers are 8-18. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Portland injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Miami Heat rated this week at No. 14 and the Portland Trail Blazers sitting at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Miami's No. 26-ranked offense averaging 100.5 PPG, against a Portland Trail Blazers defense that ranks No. 5 at 101.58 PPG. The Miami Heat field goal percentage has averaged 45.32% so far, more than the Portland Trail Blazers shooters have achieved on the year, 44.12% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Trail Blazers got a terrific 39-point performance from Damian Lillard but Golden State handed them a 111-104 defeat on Monday at Oracle Arena.
Miami cruised to victory on Monday, running Memphis out of the gym and running up a 107-82 score at FedExForum.
Next Betting Matchups
Portland at Orlando, Friday, December 15th
Miami at Charlotte, Friday, December 15th
