Heat vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will go up against the Miami Heat in NBA action on Saturday at Kia Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner and Tristan da Silva are set to lead the way for the Magic, while the Heat are headlined by Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Heat vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Magic will likely win with a projected final score of 104-101.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Heat vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Heat vs. Magic picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Heat vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Heat +1.5 / Magic -1.5
- Moneyline: Heat +110 / Magic -126
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 204.5 Points (-110/-105)
Heat +1.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Heat have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Magic have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -106 for the Heat +1.5, presenting a favorable 2.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 204.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 204.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 53% probability that the total will go over 204.5 points, providing an edge of 1.1%.
Heat vs. Magic Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Miami Heat at +110 via BetMGM, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at -126 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Magic are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 58% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Magic also present the best betting value, with the odds of -126 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Heat vs. Magic
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Heat vs. Magic game.
Miami Heat Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Bam Adebayo | 16 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Terry Rozier | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Duncan Robinson | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Bam Adebayo Under 10.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo Under 10.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Heat is on Bam Adebayo to record under 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 10 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.9% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moritz Wagner | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Tristan da Silva | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Wendell Carter | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs Under 20.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Jalen Suggs to score under 20.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 14 points, giving us an edge of 10.6% on the -105 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Heat vs. Magic Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Heat vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Moritz Wagner Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Moritz Wagner has recorded at least one block in 6 of his last 10 games (60% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +205 (33% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Bam Adebayo Over 4.5 Total Assists
Bam Adebayo has had more than 4.5 assists in 9 of his last 10 games (90%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 assists again at odds of +100 (50%), available at DraftKings.
Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Duncan Robinson has had more than 2.5 rebounds in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can wager on him to record over 2.5 rebounds again at odds of +114 (47%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Suggs of the Magic to record under 20.5 points scored, with an edge of 10.6% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Heat +1.5 to cover.
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