A pair of 20-17 teams will meet in Monday night’s Heat vs. Clippers matchup at 10:30 p.m. ET. With the Clippers laying five points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 215.5, what’s the smart bet tonight at Intuit Dome?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Miami Heat (+5) at Los Angeles Clippers (-5); o/u 215.5
10:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 13, 2025
Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
TV: N/A
Heat vs. Clippers Public Betting: Bettors Leaning towards L.A.
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Clippers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Herro gets hot in second half vs. Portland
Tyler Herro shot 11-of-22 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Saturday’s 119-98 win over Portland, scoring 32 points with five rebounds, five assists, and seven 3-pointers in 32 minutes. Herro and the Heat used the 3-point line to significant effect on Saturday, with Miami outscoring Portland by 18 points (57-39). Herro shot 4-of-4 from the field in the second quarter alone, including three 3-pointers.
Over the past week, the Heat guard has provided 3rd-round per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, with the latter aligning with his season-long production. With Jimmy Butler suspended and possibly having played his last game in a Heat uniform, Herro is well-positioned to benefit offensively. Miami begins a four-game Week 12 slate against the Clippers on Monday.
Harden continues to struggle with efficiency
James Harden had 16 points (5-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two 3-pointers against the Nuggets on Wednesday. Harden continues to struggle with efficiency. He had just 16 points on 15 shots. Harden also had four assists with five turnovers, which got his streak of games with at least four turnovers to 20 games. The 35-year-old point guard was -17 in 27 minutes in the 23-point loss to the Nuggets. With the turnovers being an issue, Harden will benefit from Kawhi Leonard coming back to the team as it will take the ball out of his hands at times.
Heat vs. Clippers NBA Prediction:
Take Los Angeles. The Clippers have covered in eight out of the previous 10 meetings between these two teams. The last five times these two teams have played, the Clippers covered in four of those matchups, which includes back-to-back ATS wins versus the Heat. Despite dropping four out of their last five games overall, the Clippers have matched up well with the Heat.
Heat vs. Clippers Betting Prediction: LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -5