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"Miami" - "Utah". NBA match forecast
On January 5, Miami will host Utah in the Kaseya Center arena in another NBA regular season game. The Heat continue to fight for a place in the top six of the Eastern Conference, but internal problems and the absence of Jimmy Butler may affect the outcome of this game. Will Utah be able to take advantage of the opponent instability and break the losing streak? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Miami Heat
USACurrent form
The Florida club is going through a tough time. Rumors of Jimmy Butler imminent trade and his seven-game suspension for inappropriate behavior on the court are having a negative impact on the team results. After two wins in a row, the Heat suffered a loss to Indiana (115:128). The team looked uncertain in this game, and the stability that was their trump card at the beginning of the season disappeared.
Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo continue to keep the team afloat, but Butler absence has a noticeable impact on the interaction of the players. Miami is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, but the competitors are not asleep, so every point is worth its weight in gold. The next game will be held at home, which gives a certain advantage, but the atmosphere within the team requires improvement.
Disqualifications and injuries
Drew Smith is out with a health issue and Jimmy Butler has been suspended for seven games.
Interesting facts for betting
The Heat have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup: Highsmith - Love, Adebayo - Rozier, Herro.
Utah Jazz
USACurrent form
This season, the Jazz look like one of the main outsiders of the Western Conference, occupying the penultimate place. The team often loses points even in those games where it seems that the chances of success are high. In the last game against New York (103:119), Utah again could not put up a worthy resistance.
Despite the crisis results, the team remains quite competitive. Lauri Markkanen continues to demonstrate his leadership qualities, but this is not enough for stable victories. On the road, Utah plays slightly better than at home, which gives hope for a positive outcome in the match with Miami. The team main task is to interrupt the losing streak and try to find motivation to improve the situation.
Disqualifications and injuries
Taylor Hendricks will not play in the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Jazzmen have won five away games this season.
Probable lineup: Markkanen - Juzang, Kessler - Sexton, George.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Miami win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Heat have won in the first quarter.
1.55Bet 1st quarter: total over 56 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 56 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.86Tip and bets
Miami will enter the home arena as the favorites, but the internal instability associated with the Jimmy Butler situation could affect the team’s mood. The Heat will try to play number one, relying on the play of Herro and Adebayo, who should take on leadership functions.
On the other hand, Utah is in a position where it has nothing to lose. The Jazzmen away statistics are encouraging, and the team will try to impose a fight by playing more freely. In our opinion, despite the status of the favorite, Miami will have a hard time winning confidently, and Utah can take advantage of the opponent internal problems.
Our prediction is a Utah victory with a handicap of (+9) points for 1.71
Bet on total
The match will most likely not be productive. Without Jimmy Butler, Miami is losing its offensive edge, and Utah is in poor shape, which also affects its performance. The defensive style of play of both teams may lead to the total not being reached.
Forecast - total under 225.5 points for 1.77
Bet on statistics
Despite the home crowd, Miami is struggling to generate offense without Jimmy Butler. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo remain key players, but they will struggle to replace Butler, especially in key moments. We expect the Heat to fall short of their individual total in this game.
Prediction - Miami individual total under 117.5 points for 1.68
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