Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-239) will host the Heat (+198) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-17, while Miami is 7th in the East at 20-17. The Heat have won three straight games, while the Clippers have lost two in a row.
MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -6.5
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-118 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Heat Lock in a Road Win?
Miami improved to 20-17 on the season with a 119-98 road win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Heat, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 217 points narrowly fell short of the 219-point O/U line.
After a strong 2nd quarter, where Miami outscored Portland 37-25, the Blazers went on a 10-0 run to close the gap to 68-67. However, the Heat responded and held Portland to just 15 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
Tyler Herro knocked down 7 threes, shooting 50% from deep, and finished with 32 points and 5 assists in the Heat’s win over the Trail Blazers. Miami hit 19 threes as a team, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc and 47.8% overall.
Nikola Jovic contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 made threes, while Haywood Highsmith also connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep and adding 14 points. Highsmith scored 9 of his points in the opening quarter.
Miami’s defense shined on Saturday, holding the Trail Blazers to just 98 points on 37% shooting. The Heat gave up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but their toughest stretch came in the 3rd, where they allowed 35 points. However, they bounced back in the 4th, limiting Portland to just 15 points.
From beyond the arc, Miami kept the Blazers in check, allowing 13 threes on 28% shooting. Portland also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. The Heat finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 16 offensive boards, and added 13 steals and 5 blocks.
Taking a Look at the Clippers Chances at Home
The Clippers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-103 loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday. The Clippers, who were -4.5 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 223.
Denver took control early with a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 19-13 to 32-13. While the Clippers tried to fight back, losing the 2nd quarter 33-31, Denver maintained their lead, going into the 4th quarter up 98-77.
In their 126-103 loss to the Nuggets, the Clippers shot just 37.5% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range, hitting 11 threes overall. Norman Powell led the way with 30 points, connecting on 4 threes at a 40% clip.
James Harden added 16 points, though he shot only 33.3% from the field and 25% from deep. Powell scored 16 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Harden added 10 in the 2nd.
The Clippers struggled defensively against the Nuggets on Wednesday, giving up 126 points while allowing Denver to shoot 55% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, followed by 32 in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers gave up 17 threes on 48% shooting. They sent the Nuggets to the line 17 times, where Denver hit 11 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 6 blocks.