Pacers vs. Heat Prediction, Odds and Player to Watch for NBA Cup Group Play

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat are home favorites against the Pacers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat are home favorites against the Pacers. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Miami Heat are looking to make it two wins in a row when they host the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Miami picked up its first win of the season last time out, getting an upset 129-117 win in Atlanta on Wednesday night. The Heat had lost their first four games of the season, including three at home.

On the other hand, Indiana started the season 2-1 but has since dropped its last two contests.

The Pacers took two of three from the Heat last season.

Let’s take a look at the odds, a player to watch, and my prediction for Friday night’s NBA Cup Group Play opener.

Pacers vs. Heat Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

• Pacers +7.5 (-110)
• Heat -7.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• Pacers +215
• Heat -265

Total

•  236.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Pacers vs. Heat How to Watch

• Date: Friday, Oct. 30
• Time: 8:00 p.m. 
• Venue: Kaseya Center
• How to Watch (TV): DAZN, WPLG
• Pacers record: 2-3
• Heat record: 1-4

Pacers vs. Heat Injury Reports

Pacers Injury Report

• Johnny Furphy – Out
• Tyrese Haliburton – Out
• T.J. McConnell – Out
• Andrew Nembhard – Probable
• Aaron Nesmith – Probable
• Ben Sheppard – Out
• Ivica Zubac – Out

Heat Injury Report

• Simone Fontecchio – Questionable

Pacers vs. Heat Player to Watch

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a great start to his Heat career, but he’s still looking for his first win in Miami. He had a historic start, actually, dropping 35 and 36 in his first two games.

Now, through five games, Giannis is averaging a double-double with 27.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per contest. He’s also added 4.6 assists per game and is shooting at a 56.7% clip.

Pacers vs. Heat Prediction and Pick

The Pacers have a bitter taste in their mouths after blowing a fourth-quarter lead at home to the 76ers last time out. That won’t necessarily go away tonight, though.

Miami finally found something on Wednesday night in Atlanta. It was a balanced attack with four players scoring at least 17 points, and a total of seven Heat players in double figures.

The Heat are poised for their first home win tonight, and I think they’ll cover the spread after a few failed tries.

Pick: Heat -7.5 (-110)

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