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NBA: Heat vs. Rockets Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Mar 21)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Heat vs. Rockets odds favor Houston by 2.5 points.
- The Rockets are the No.1 rebounding team in the NBA, 48.6 rpg.
- Miami Heat have three losses in a row.
While the Rockets want to stay in the picture for one of the top four places in the West, the Heat are desperate to remain in the 8th place in the East and the play-in zone.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 21, 8:00 pm ET
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- How to Watch: FDSSUN, SCHN, NBA League Pass
Heat vs. Rockets Odds
Heat vs. Rockets Preview
The Rockets are the NBA’s strongest rebounding team. They rank 1st in the NBA in this category with 48.6 boards per game, which allows them to control the tempo even when their shots aren’t falling.
They are a bit shaky these days when it comes to results, having three losses in the past five appearances, yet the home form is what boosts their morale ahead of this one. Houston is 22-8 at their Toyota Center since the start of the campaign.
Miami Heat continue to play a fast-paced, high-possession game, ranking 2nd in the league in points per game (120.3). But their defense has been terrible, especially over the past few weeks. Right now, Spoelstra’s guys have back-to-back events with 130+ allowed points.
When it comes to NBA betting, the Heat are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games, and the total has gone OVER in 4 of their previous 5 contests.
Heat vs. Rockets Head to Head
Miami won the first game of the year, 115-105, some three weeks ago.
Heat vs. Rockets Betting Trends
- Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games.
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games
Heat vs. Rockets Predictions
Miami has three losses in a row, and comes to face one of the best teams in the NBA. What tells us to bet on the hosts to cover the spread is that they have the best rebounding team, and against high-pace teams, that’s always a huge edge. Plus the home-court edge.
- Free NBA Picks: Rockets -2.5
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