The Houston Rockets (38-38) welcome the Miami Heat (42-34) to the Toyota Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Heat lead 1-0 after a 120-113 home win on Jan. 8 as a 4-point' favorite
Houston has lost 3 straight games going 1-2 against the spread (ATS). It is coming off a 133-110 home loss to the Golden State Warriors Thursday as a 3-point underdog. The Rockets are 43-32-1 ATS on the season. They are led by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 19.9 points per game (PPG).
The Heat lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 109-105 Thursday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite. They are 4-3 straight up and 3-3-1 ATS over their last 7 games. Miami is 36-38-2 ATS on the season. It is led by F Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 20.9 PPG.