Heat vs. Magic Prediction: Orlando Predicted to Win Saturday's NBA Game [12/21/2024]

NBA action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Miami Heat lock horns with the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.

The Magic, who have the likes of Cole Anthony, Moritz Wagner and Tristan da Silva, will face off against the Heat, whose lineup includes Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Magic as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Miami-Orlando game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Magic are more likely to win, while the Heat have a lower chance of victory."

For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Heat vs. Magic predictions page.

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Heat vs. Magic Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's matchup between the Magic and Heat at Kia Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic
• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Kia Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Magic and Heat gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Heat vs. Magic matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Miami vs. Orlando picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Heat vs. Magic Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA game between the Heat and Magic 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Magic a 58% chance of defeating the Heat. Our predicted final score has the Magic winning 104-101.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Heat and Magic each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 205-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

Heat vs. Magic Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Heat	Magic
Spread	+1.5 (-112)	-1.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+115	-120
Total	o205 (-110)	u205 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Heat vs. Magic Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Heat vs. Magic matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Heat vs. Magic Player Props

Looking for Heat vs. Magic NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Kia Center.

Tyler Herro is expected to lead the Heat with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Cole Anthony is projected to have 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Magic.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Magic, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Heat on Saturday.

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