The Rockets will play the Heat on Monday, January 8th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat set for Monday, January 8th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 92.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 91.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 3-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 9-6 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 21st (112.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 21st averaging 112.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.9 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 29th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 23rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 7-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 7-0 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 18-16 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 20-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Rockets face the Heat in a heated battle...
The Miami fans, wild and rowdy, create a raucous atmosphere...
Rockets 18-16, Heat 20-15; Rockets 7-2 division, Heat 7-0 division...
Both teams average 112.5 points per game...
See you courtside at today's game, ye scallywags...
Be sure to review the best spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare...
Best Rockets at Heat Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Miami Heat |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Miami Heat |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Miami Heat are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Miami Heat are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Heat
1/08/24 7:40pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Miami Heat Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/08/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 107.5 o -120107.5 u -105Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Jeff Green
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
Josh Richardson
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Kevin Love
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Kyle Lowry
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jeff Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Josh Richardson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -115Bet |
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Kevin Love
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Lowry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIA 1/08/24 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12532.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xp - Miami Heat | 46 | 36 | 0.561 | +18.0 | 22-19 | 24-17 | 13-3 | 32-20 | 110.1 | 108.4 | +1.7 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Houston Rockets & Miami Heat Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +6600 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Miami Heat Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.