The Houston Rockets (45-25) will visit the Miami Heat (29-40) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Rockets are 4.5-point road favorites over the Heat on the spread (Rockets -4.5), with the over/under set at 213.5 total points. Houston is a -192 favorite to win outright, while Miami is +160 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Rockets vs. Heat predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 21.
Rockets vs Heat Prediction
My Rockets vs. Heat best bet is on Miami to lead after the first quarter, but Houston to win the game, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Heat First Quarter Moneyline / Rockets Full Game Moneyline (+250)
Rockets vs Heat Odds, Lines, Picks
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 213.5 -110o / -110u | -192 |
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 213.5 -110o / -110u | +160 |
- Rockets vs. Heat spread: Rockets -4.5
- Rockets vs. Heat over/under: 213.5 total points
- Rockets vs. Heat moneyline: Rockets -192, Heat +160
- Rockets vs. Heat best bet: Heat 1Q ML / Rockets Full Game ML (+250)
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat NBA Friday Preview
Amen Thompson is expected to be back, and that immediately matters. As of Friday morning, he's probable to return after missing six games for the Rockets, and the young rising (future star?) wing will make a sizable impact on defense when healthy. Offense too, though he isn't as consistent on that end yet.
Earlier this week I hit Heat first quarter moneyline / Knicks full game moneyline before the teams faced off at Madison Square Garden this past Monday. I also hit Heat first half / Knicks full game. Both hit.
Last game against the Pistons, the Heat led 32-22 after one and led 60-58 at halftime. They blew it and lost 116-113.
Miami first quarter / Houston full game is +250 on Fanatics, and Miami first half / Houston full game is +490.
Will it hit every game? No. But Miami has lost nine straight contests, and over that stretch, they've led after one quarter and halftime on four occasions. The number is too big to pass on.
Rockets vs Heat Betting Predictions
- Heat First Quarter ML / Rockets Full Game ML (+250)
Rockets vs Heat Parlay Picks
- Heat 1Q Moneyline
- Rockets Moneyline
Parlay Payout: +250
Heat vs. Rockets Betting Trends
