The Miami Heat are hosting the Indiana Pacers in this Eastern Conference showdown. The Heat are coming off a dominant win at home against the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109. As for the Pacers, they are also coming off as having a dominant win at home. They defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-91. This game should be interesting because it has a playoff atmosphere. If the Heat want to close the gap in the standings, this is a great spot to do so. Let’s dive straight into this game and cook up another winning slip!
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Indiana Pacers | -4 (-112) | Over 224 (-108) | -185 |
| Miami Heat | +4 (-108) | Under 224 (-112) | +154 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat Match Details
- Fixture: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
- Date and Time: February 28th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a great win at home against the Toronto Raptors, 111-91. Tyrese Haliburton had one of his best games of the season with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and five stocks while shooting 12/15 from the floor, including 7/9 from three. Myles Turner also had a nice game, with 18 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 6/8 from the floor, including 5/5 from a distance. With a record of 33-24 on the season, the Pacers are currently in 4th place in the Eastern Conference.
In terms of their defense, the Pacers are a slightly below-average team. For the season, they are ranked 20th in points allowed per game, 23rd in opponent field goal percentage, 13th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 9th in blocks per game, 10th in steals per game, 28th in rebounds per game, and 15th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, the Pacers have a few. Bennedict Mathruin has been ruled out, and TJ McConnell is listed as questionable. If McConnell can’t play, that is a big loss off the bench. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 6-4, including 4-6-0 against the spread.
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are coming off a dominant win at home against the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109. Tyler Herro was great, with 24 points, 10 assists, and three steals. Haywood Highsmith was the unsung hero of the game with 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and a team-high +31 when he was on the floor. Duncan Robinson was tied with Herro with a team-high 24 points. Robinson also grabbed five rebounds and dished out six assists. With a record of 27-30 on the season, the Miami Heat are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference.
Regarding their defense, the Heat are a solid team. For the season, they are ranked 7th in points allowed per game, 12th in opponent field goal percentage, 14th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 30th in blocks per game, 19th in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 12th in defensive rating. As for their injuries, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins are currently listed as questionable for this game. Over their last ten games, the Heat have a record of 3-7, including 3-6-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Miami Heat will defend home court and upset the Indiana Pacers in this game. I believe the Bennedict Mathurin injury will cost the Pacers the game. Despite the Heat being three games under.500, this team has the talent to compete with many teams, especially the Pacers. Indy goes as Tyrese Haliburton goes, and I don’t believe he will have a great night with Andrew Wiggins guarding him the whole game. Without Matheruin, they don’t have a defender who can keep up with Tyler Herro and slow down his ability to score. The Miami Heat win comfortably at home as they defeat the Pacers in this game.
Final Pick
Miami Heat ML (+154)
