The Indiana Pacers play host to the Miami Heat, Tuesday Feb 15, as both teams look to continue their red hot play. The Heat lead the Pacers 3-1 SU in their last four meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Heat as -5.5 point road favorites over the Pacers with the over/under set at 205.5 points. Be sure to check Heat vs Pacers NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Heat (39-15) (19-10 V) have won eight of ten including four of five away from home. Miami looks to rebound, from their 82-85 loss in Boston, which dropped them out of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. James scored 22 points but missed a critical free throw with 12.5 seconds remaining on Sunday. Chris Bosh had 24 points and 10 rebounds, but Dwyane Wade shot 6 of 17 and combined with James to commit 10 of the Heat's 17 turnovers. The Celtics turned a four-point halftime deficit into a 74-61 lead at the end of the third. The Heat beat the Pacers last Tuesday as Indiana was dominated in the fourth quarter of a 117-112 loss. Miami erased a seven-point deficit by outscoring the Pacers 27-15 in the final period. LeBron James scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping Miami (39-15) avenge a 93-77 defeat to Indiana on Nov. 22. James has averaged 34.9 points in his last seven against the Pacers, winners of five straight at home. Miami has taken five of the last six meetings and two in a row at Conseco Fieldhouse. Wade suffered an ankle injury against Boston, but should be ready to go tonight.
The Pacers (24-28) (15-11 H) have only lost two of their last ten games including five straight wins on home court. The Pacers are thriving under interim coach Frank Vogel's new approach, winning seven of eight games in their push for a playoff berth, and ironically their only loss in that stretch came against the Miami Heat. Indiana is averaging 107.6 points since Vogel took over, compared to 97.8 under the fired Jim O'Brien. They’ve have surged into eighth place in the East, with a slight cushion over ninth-place Charlotte. Four Pacers scored in double figures in a 103-97 win over Milwaukee on Saturday, with Danny Granger recording a game-high 30 points. Vogel said his players are believing in themselves. "Our guys are starting to understand how good they are," Vogel said. "They're taking care of their business in the fourth quarter with poise and patience."
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Indiana.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 22-6-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Heat vs Pacers
When: Tuesday, Feb 15, 7:00 PM ET
Pick: Heat -5.5
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The Bottom Line: It’ll be a close game, but the Heat should get the victory. Be sure to check Heat vs Pacers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
