The Miami Heat are back at home on Tuesday, as they take on the defending NBA champions again for the second time in just a few games in the Golden State Warriors. The Heat are off to a rocky start to the season after falling in their last game against the Sacramento Kings, 113-119, as they are looking to get back on track against the Warriors.
Players To Watch
- Jimmy Butler– Jimmy Butler currently leads the Miami Heat in points per game (21.3) as he will be matched up against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, who are major both threats from behind the three-point arc. Butler will need to rely on his tough defense, his quick-pace offense, and attacking the paint if he wants to make an impact against the Warriors.
- Bam Adebayo– Bam Adebayo will have his hands full in the paint and underneath the basket, as he will most likely be matched up with Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green. Bam will need to attack the glass on both ends of the court, play tough defense inside to not allow any easy baskets, and force tough shots from the Warriors players that are attacking the paint.
- Tyler Herro– Tyler Herro will need to be a leader for the Miami Heat in this game against the Warriors. He will need to find his stroke from the three-point arc early and be a big part of their scoring punch late to give them a shot in this one.
The Miami Heat will look to get back on track Tuesday, taking on the defending champion Golden State Warriors for the second time in just a few games.
Keys To The Game
- Limit Three Pointers– The Golden State Warriors have an arsenal of great three-point shooters, including a player that is an all-time leader in three-pointers made in Stephen Curry. The Heat will need to limit the Warriors’ three-point attempts as a team as well, not allowing anyone, but especially Curry or Thompson, to find their stroke.
- Move The Ball– Miami had 18 assists in their last game against the Kings. The Heat will need to move the ball around, create plays for each other, and make plays at the basket to help them pull away from the Warriors in this game.
Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Odds And Predictions
Moneyline: MIA -120 GS +100
Spread: MIA -1
Total: 225
Prediction
Both teams are off to a slow start to the new season after they had much success last season, including one winning the NBA championship. The Miami Heat need this win in order to get back on track.
If Miami plays a complete game, makes plays, and stops the “Splash Brothers” from controlling the three-point arc, they can walk out with a, 117-110, victory.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.