The Miami Heat'(23-16) visit the'Brooklyn Nets'(16-22) on Monday night. Tip from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Nets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nets lead 2-1
Miami is on a 2-game winning streak after beating the Charlotte Hornets 104-87 on Sunday to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. C Bam Adebayo posted a double-double with a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds. G Tyler Herro'added 21 on 4-of-9 from 3 as the Heat shot 49.4% from the field.
The Nets have lost back-to-back games after falling 111-102 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday and failing to cover as 3.5-point underdogs as part of the NBA Paris series. F Mikal Bridges'and G'Cam Thomas each scored 26 points while C Nic Claxton had a double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds). Brooklyn shot 45.1% from the field in the loss.