The Los Angeles Clippers (35-30) and Miami Heat (29-35) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The game will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Heat are 2.5-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Heat -2.5), with the over/under set at 206.5 total points. Miami is a -135 favorite to win outright, while Los Angeles is +114 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Clippers vs. Heat predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 12.
Clippers vs. Heat Picks, Prediction
Moneyline
My Heat vs. Clippers best bet is on Miami moneyline, with the best line currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm steering clear of the total in tonight's matchup.
My Pick: Heat ML (-135)
Clippers vs. Heat Odds
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 206.5 -112o / -108u | +114 |
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 206.5 -112o / -108u | -135 |
- Clippers vs. Heat spread: Heat -2.5
- Clippers vs. Heat over/under: 206.5 total points
- Clippers vs. Heat moneyline: Heat -135, Clippers +114
- Clippers vs. Heat best bet: Heat ML (-135)
Clippers vs. Heat Preview
The Clippers enter this matchup with a 35-30 record, placing them eighth in the Western Conference. They currently trail the final playoff spot by two games. However, Tyronn Lue’s team has struggled as of late, losing six of their last 10 contests. Their road performances have also been a concern, as they hold a 13-20 record away from home compared to an impressive 22-10 mark in Los Angeles.
Coming off a disappointing road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, where they were favored by 7.5 points, the Clippers will now play the second game of a three-game road trip. Norman Powell has enjoyed the best year of his career with 23.8 points per game, though he has played just once since February 13.
James Harden leads the team in assists with 8.7 per game while contributing 22.3 points per contest. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has chipped in 18.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. As a team, the Clippers are averaging 111.0 points per game.
On the other side, the Heat enter with a 29-35 record. Miami had high expectations coming into the season, but it has been a turbulent nightmate. Superstar Jimmy Butler forced his way out, leading to a trade that sent him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins.
Despite their struggles, Miami sits ninth in the Eastern Conference and holds a seven-game lead over the Philadelphia 76ers for the final play-in spot. But the Heat have been ice-cold lately, losing four consecutive games, with their last victory coming against the Washington Wizards on March 3.
Tyler Herro has been their offensive leader, averaging 23.8 points and 5.7 assists per game. Big man Bam Adebayo has provided a strong presence in the paint, posting 17.8 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Wiggins has contributed 18.5 points and 4.9 assists in his eight appearances with Miami.
Clippers vs. Heat Betting Predictions
Heat Moneyline
We will trust the home favorite to take care of business tonight. As mentioned, Los Angeles has been brutal on the road this season, and their road woes will continue tonight. Miami is in a strong position to secure a much-needed win against this veteran shorthanded Clippers team playing on a back-to-back.
James Harden Under 9.5 Assists
According to our Action PRO Report, Harden is projected to tally 8.8 assists tonight. Additionally, he has averaged just 5.2 assists over his last seven games when playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Nicolas Batum Over 0.5 Assists
Batum’s role has expanded significantly in March, with his playing time increasing from 15.5 minutes per game in February to 24.7 this month. He will see high usage again tonight and have plenty of opportunities to earn an assist. Our Action PRO Report projects him to record 1.8 assists.
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Miami Heat ML
- James Harden Under 9.5 Assists
- Nicolas Batum Over 0.5 Assists
Parlay Payout: +350
Heat vs. Clippers Betting Trends
