"Orlando" - "Miami". NBA match forecast
On December 27, Orlando will host Miami at home in another NBA Eastern Conference game. Both teams are showing inconsistent form, but continue to be among the leaders. Will the Magic be able to beat the Heat again? - read our forecast

Command Analysis

Orlando Magic

Current form
The Magic managed to hold on to fourth place in the Eastern Conference despite a difficult period in the season. The team lost three games in a row, but found the strength to correct the situation.
In the last two games, Jamal Mosley men have won important victories, beating Miami (121:114) and Boston (108:104). The absence of two key players, Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner, did not prevent the team from acting in a coordinated and disciplined manner. Orlando has another matchup with Miami ahead, which will clearly approach the game better prepared.
Disqualifications and injuries
Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Orlando has lost just twice at home since the start of the season.
Probable lineup: Danilo - Caldwell-Pope, Bitadze - Suggs, Quinn.

Miami Heat

Current form
The Heat have faced difficulties that have affected their standings. The team has lost three games in a row, but was able to break the losing streak. In the last meeting, Erik Spoelstra team confidently beat Brooklyn (110:95). Bam Adebayo was a key figure, scoring 23 points.
Miami has not forgotten the recent defeat to Orlando and will do everything to take revenge. The team approaches the match in an optimal composition, which gives reason to expect a more aggressive game.
Disqualifications and injuries
"Hit" approaches the meeting with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
The Ogonyoks have lost their last four away games.
Projected lineup: Butler - Highsmith, 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.
1.75IT Orlando under 106.5 points
The Magic have scored more than 106 points in only two of their last five head-to-head games.
1.66Tip and bets
Orlando is forced to play without Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner, the team leading players. Despite this, the Magic showed character and were able to remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Miami learned from their recent defeat. The Heat are coming into this game in full force and are ready to play aggressively. In our opinion, this time the visitors will show their advantage and take revenge.
Our prediction is a Miami victory with overtime at 2.02
Bet on total
Jimmy Butler and company are expected to start pressing right away, setting a high tempo. The Magic will rely on counterattacks, but this will not prevent the game from being dynamic and productive. The match total will most likely be broken.
Forecast - total over 206 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
"Hit" are trying to strengthen their position in the tournament table, so they will play as effectively as possible. In a fighting lineup, the guests have every chance to beat their individual total.
Prediction - Miami individual total over 101.5 points for 1.62