The Miami Heat (2-3) visit Chase Center Thursday to take on the Golden State Warriors (2-2). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Warriors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Heat come into this game after taking down the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on the road Wednesday, covering as 2.5-point favorites.
The Heat’s only wins have been over undefeated teams, taking down the Boston Celtics in their 2nd game of the season. Miami is 1-0 on the road and is led by G Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 21.8 points per game.
The Warriors lost a primetime battle with the Phoenix Suns 134-105 last time out Tuesday, failing to cover as 1.5-point underdogs as G Klay Thompson was tossed in the second half.