Heat vs. Magic Predictions and Odds - Dec 17, 2021

The Orlando Magic face the favored Miami Heat in NBA action at Amway Center on Friday, beginning at 7:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Heat vs. Magic, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Heat vs. Magic?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Heat-Magic NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Heat a 76% chance of getting the W against the Magic.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Magic are +8.5 underdogs versus the Heat, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Heat (-8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Magic at +330, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -385, where you can risk $385 to win $100, for a total payout of $485, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 202.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Magic (+8.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 202.5 points is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Heat vs. Magic

• Spread: Magic +8.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Magic Win at +330 with DraftKings Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 202.5 at -110 with BetMGM (54% probability)

While the Heat are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Magic moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Heat vs. Magic Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. Orlando at Amway Center on Friday has the Heat winning 106-98.

Use our interactive widget below to view the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Heat-Magic matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Heat vs. Magic Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Miami vs. Orlando without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Kyle Lowry is expected to step up for the Heat with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Franz Wagner is projected to finish with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Magic.

Heat Projected Box Score

• Kyle Lowry: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
• Duncan Robinson: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Gabe Vincent: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
• Max Strus: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Dewayne Dedmon: 11 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST

Magic Projected Box Score

• Franz Wagner: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Robin Lopez: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Wendell Carter: 14 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
• Chuma Okeke: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Mychal Mulder: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Heat vs. Magic on Friday December 17, 2021.

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Heat vs. Magic 2021 Game Info

When do the Magic play the Heat?

• Date: Friday December 17, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Amway Center

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