Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22
The Miami Heat will play against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. The game is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on KUNP.
The Heat have a record of 23-21, ranking 8th in the Eastern Conference. They recently won against the Sacramento Kings, 130-117. The Trail Blazers hold a 22-22 record, standing 9th in the Western Conference, and have a three-game winning streak. Both teams are eager for another win to improve their standings.
Heat vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Moda Center
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Heat Spread: +1.5 (-110)
- Trail Blazers Spread: -1.5 (-110)
- Heat MoneyLine: +105
- Trail Blazers MoneyLine: -127
- Over/Under: 240.5 (-110)
Miami Heat Team Preview
The Miami Heat are coming off a recent win against the Sacramento Kings, where they scored 130 points. Bam Adebayo led the team with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Pelle Larsson also contributed with 16 points and 9 assists, making him a key player in their victory.
In the previous game against the Golden State Warriors, the Heat faced a tough loss with a score of 112-135. Despite the defeat, Norman Powell stood out with 21 points. The team struggled with a field goal percentage of 39.4%, which affected their performance.
As they prepare to play the Portland Trail Blazers, the Heat will aim to maintain their high pace. They currently rank 1st in possessions and field goal attempts per game. Injuries could be a factor, with Tyler Herro out and Kel’el Ware questionable for the upcoming game.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been on a roll lately. They secured a solid 117-110 win over the Sacramento Kings. Deni Avdija shined with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in that game.
Portland’s offensive stats show they average 116.2 points per game. They attempt 41.5 three-pointers per game, ranking them 4th in the league. However, their three-point percentage is at the bottom, standing at 33.8%.
The Trail Blazers are facing some injury challenges. Damian Lillard is out for most of the season with an Achilles injury. Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams III are listed as questionable for the next game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Miami Heat are getting +1.5 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Heat score 119.5 points per game, while the Trail Blazers score 116.2 points per game. With the Heat’s ability to score and the Trail Blazers’ average defense, the Heat have a good chance to cover the spread. The projected score is Heat 121, Trail Blazers 118.
The total for the game is set at 240.5 points. Both teams allow around 118 points per game, indicating a high-scoring game. The Heat’s fast pace and the Trail Blazers’ free throw opportunities suggest that the total will go over. The projected total score is 239 points, which is close to the line, but the over seems likely.