The Miami Heat (43-34) face the Indiana Pacers (44-34) Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Series tied 1-1
The standings of the Eastern Conference are tight and teams are trying to avoid the play-in games. The Pacers and Heat are 2 of those teams.
With just a week to go in the regular season, this is a must-win game for both teams. The winner would not only be a game up in the standings, but also hold the tie breaker, making it an essentially 2-game lead.