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"Orlando" - "Miami". NBA match forecast
As part of the NBA regular championship, Orlando and Miami will meet on the Kia Center parquet on December 22. Both teams are not in the best shape, but this game could be a turning point for each of the teams. Who will be stronger in this tense confrontation? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Orlando Magic
USACurrent form
The Magic have faced a crisis and lost their form, which is why the team has suffered three defeats in a row. Orlando has lost to Milwaukee (109:114), New York (99:105) and Oklahoma (97:104). Despite this, the team continues to hold fourth place in the Eastern Conference, but against the backdrop of such failures, it is important to urgently correct the situation.
The leaders are trying to maintain the result, but general fatigue and mistakes in defense are making themselves felt. The game against Miami is a great opportunity to return to the winning path, especially on the home court.
Disqualifications and injuries
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five matches, the "magicians" have won only one victory.
Probable lineup: Danilo - Carter, Bitadze - Caldwell-Pope, Suggs.
Miami Heat
USACurrent form
The Heat are doing everything they can to stay in the top 6 of the Eastern Conference, but the team recent games have not gone well. First, Erik Spoelstra men lost to Detroit in overtime (124:125), and then they were unable to resist Oklahoma (97:104).
The team is still building a game around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, but it is obvious that rotations and problems with away games are preventing the team from showing stable results. A difficult away game is ahead, where Miami will have to make every effort to take points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Josh Richardson will miss his team next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Heat have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
Projected lineup: Highsmith - Butler, Adebayo - Herro, Robinson.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Miami win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Heat have won in the first quarter.
2.08Bet 1st quarter: total under 52 points
Only 1 of the last 5 head-to-head games has seen more than 52 points scored in the first quarter.
1.96Tip and bets
Both teams are going through hard times, and the upcoming meeting will be a chance to improve the situation. Three defeats in a row are rare for Orlando, so the team will enter the match as motivated as possible, albeit without key players. Miami will also be fighting for a place in the top 6, but their instability in away matches gives the hosts a chance. Orlando is well prepared for this match, but the absence of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner will clearly affect the overall result. We assume that the visitors will take advantage of their opponent problems.
Our prediction is a Miami victory with overtime at 2.12
Bet on total
The match promises to be tense with an emphasis on defense. Both teams' defensive lines are showing high class, so the total will probably not be broken.
Forecast - total under 210.5 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
We believe that Orlando will play aggressively in defense and will not allow the Heat to show themselves in attack. In its current form, Miami is unlikely to break the individual total.
Prediction - Miami individual total under 103.5 points for 1.90
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