The
Miami Heat (29-32) welcome the
Minnesota Timberwolves (35-29) to the Kaseya Center Friday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze
BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the
Timberwolves vs. Heat odds and make our expert
NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. The Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-107 Wednesday, covering as 13.5-point away underdogs. They were led by C
Bam Adebayo , who dropped 34 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Miami has traded off winning and losing over its last 4 games but has covered 5 straight contests. It is 27-33-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-110 on the road Wednesday, covering as 9-point favorites. They were led by G
Anthony Edwards , who scored 29 points and nailed six 3’s. Minnesota has won and covered 3 straight, 2 of which were on the road. It is 29-34-1 ATS on the season. Provided by
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Prediction
PASS . There’s no playable moneyline option. The Timberwolves have the more talented side and should come out on top, but they are too expensive to take here. Look to the spread for the better wager.
BET HEAT +5.5 (
-110 ). The Heat haven’t won consistently, but they have covered. They are 3-4 in their last 7 games, going 5-2 ATS. Three of their last 5 games have been decided by 5 or fewer points. The Timberwolves defense has been porous as of late, allowing 110 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games. It is just 2-2 straight up and ATS in its last 4 away games. Considering those trends, expect a close battle, and take
HEAT +5.5 (
-110 ).
BET OVER 215.5 (
-110 ). The Wolves have scored at least 116 points in 4 straight games, going 3-1 O/U. They are 36-28 O/U on the season and 6-2 O/U in their last 8 games. The Heat have allowed at least 112 points in 3 of their last 5 games, going 3-2 O/U while scoring at least 106 in each outing. They are 33-28 O/U on the season. Play
OVER 215.5 (
-110 ).
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