Miami Heat — Indiana Pacers 145:125: result and stats

Miami Heat have won 1 of their last 5 games and lost 4, averaging 113 scored and 121 conceded. They beat Atlanta Hawks 129:117 away but lost 106:131 at home to Minnesota Timberwolves. Indiana Pacers have won 2 of their last 5 and lost 3, averaging 115 scored and 115 conceded, with 2 defeats in a row. They won 136:109 away at Brooklyn Nets but lost 109:114 at home to Philadelphia 76ers.

In head-to-head meetings, Miami Heat won 2 of the last 5 and Indiana Pacers won 3; all-time Miami Heat have 7 wins and Indiana Pacers 8. Miami Heat are 12th in the Eastern conference with 1 win and 4 losses in 5 played, while Indiana Pacers are 8th with 2 wins and 3 losses in 5 played. Simone Fontecchio is doubtful for Miami. Johnny Furphy, Ben Sheppard, Ivica Zubac, T. J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton will miss the match for Indiana.

Miami Heat are the favourites: 76% to win, 24% for the opponent. Since the line opened, the chances of Miami Heat have grown by 18 percentage points. The total line is 237.5 points, down from 241.5 at opening, so a lower-scoring game is expected. By a calculation from the odds, Miami Heat are more likely to win. The expected combined score is about 238 points.

Preview prepared from the match data · 30 October