The Miami Heat play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Kaseya Center on Monday night. Here’s a Heat vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 15 games and they will be eager to arrest a four-game losing streak after falling just short to the Mavericks in a 114-110 loss on Saturday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 30 points on 10 of 20 shooting, James Harden added 29 points with eight rebounds and 11 assists, John Collins contributed 21 points on nine of 10 shooting while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 46 percent from the field and seven of 25 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and took the lead into halftime. However, they allowed the Mavericks to hang around, which cost them as the Mavericks went on a pivotal 9-2 run late in the fourth quarter to steal the game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat were enjoying a great run as they had reeled off six straight victories before they fell just short to the Pistons in a 138-135 loss on Saturday. Andrew Wiggins led the team with 31 points, six rebounds and four assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Norman Powell added 28 points on nine of 16 shooting, Tyler Herro scored 24 points while Bam Adebayo chipped in with 15 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Heat shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and trailed in this one by as many as 22 points. Before they exploded for 44 points in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to just two points with 40.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Davion Mitchell had a mixed night as he tallied 10 assists but shot just two of eight for his seven points.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last eight games at Kaseya Center against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 16 night games.
- The Heat have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 13 of their last 14 road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Heat have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against the Heat.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Heat’s last four games as home favorites against the Clippers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last six Monday road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell has recorded 20 games with 4+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
- Kel’el Ware is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (98.0%) this season.
- Ivica Zubac has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (241) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.4).
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.7).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (84.6%).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.9).
Heat vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still missing Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr and Bogdan Bogdanovic, while the Heat are keeping an eye on Jaime Jacquez Jr and Keshad Johnson, who are both questionable for this one. The Clippers have been one of the most disappointing teams so far this season. Things went from bad to worse after falling to the depleted Mavericks in a tough loss on Saturday despite a combined 59 points from Leonard and James. In contrast, the Heat have had to deal with off-court dramas, player suspensions, and injuries, but they are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum. They almost took down the red-hot Pistons in their last outing despite trailing by 22 points. The Clippers haven’t been able to build any momentum at all this season, and I think that trend continues here as the Heat earn the win and cover at home in this spot.