The Indiana Pacers (25-30) take on the Miami Heat (29-25) Wednesday at Miami-Dade Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Flipping their usual script, the Pacers had a strong 1st quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday before collapsing and losing 122-103. Every starter for Cleveland scored at least 16 points. Indiana shot 25% from 3, which didn’t do them any favors.
The Heat are on their own 2-game losing streak, falling to both the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat defense allowed the Bucks to shoot 52% in the 123-115 loss on Saturday, but the' 5.5-point underdogs kept things close thanks to a positive turnover differential.
The Pacers lead the season series 2-1. They won 101-99 in Indiana, lost the next game in Indiana 87-82, and most recently won 111-108 in Miami.