Heat vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

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Heat vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat lock horns in of the NBA at Toyota Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Heat vs. Rockets, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

 

Who will win Heat vs. Rockets?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Heat-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Heat a 62% chance of beating the Rockets.

More: Heat vs. Rockets Simulated 10K Times

Heat vs. Rockets Current Odds

  • Spread: Rockets +3.5 (-115), Heat -3.5 (-105)
  • Moneyline: Rockets +135, Heat -145
  • Total: Over/Under 217.5 (-107/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +3.5 underdogs versus the Heat, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Heat (-3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +135, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 217.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Heat (-3.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 217.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Heat vs. Rockets

  • Spread: Heat -3.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (53% probability)
  • Moneyline: Heat @ -145 via BetMGM (62% probability)
  • Total: Over 217.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (50% probability)

 

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Heat vs. Rockets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Thursday has the Heat winning 110-107.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Heat-Rockets matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Heat vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Heat vs. Rockets 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.

Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.

Heat Projected Box Score

  • Jimmy Butler: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
  • Tyler Herro: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
  • Max Strus: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Orlando Robinson: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
  • Caleb Martin: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Jalen Green: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Kevin Porter: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
  • Eric Gordon: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
  • Alperen Sengun: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
  • Jabari Smith: 11 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Heat vs. Rockets on Thursday December 15, 2022.

 

Heat vs. Rockets 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Rockets and Heat at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets
  • Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: Toyota Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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