The Pacers will play the Heat on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. 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 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat set for Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. 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 Indiana Pacers currently have a 87.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 91.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 8-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 9-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 10th (114.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 17th averaging 111.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 9th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 108.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers have notched a 2-3 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 16-18 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 16-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Indiana Pacers be takin' on the Miami Heat...in a battle on the hardwood on January 2nd, 2025. The Miami fans be rowdy and ready to cheer on their team...while the Pacers be lookin' to plunder a victory on the road. With both teams havin' similar standings in the league...this be a crucial matchup for both sides to prove their worth. The Pacers be needin' to improve their division record to stay afloat...while the Heat be aimin' to solidify their spot in the standings. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...and look at this game's prop bets below. See you courtside at today's game, mateys!
Best Pacers at Heat Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Miami Heat |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Miami Heat |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Miami Heat are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +1.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Miami Heat are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Pacers
Heat
1/02/25 7:40pm EST | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Pacers
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/02/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Jarace Walker
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Myles Turner
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u +100Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -115Bet |
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Terry Rozier
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 u -12019.5 o -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 33.5 u -12533.5 o -105Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 u -12017.5 o -110Bet |
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Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -15022.5 u +115Bet |
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Nikola Jovic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Obi Toppin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 u -11527.5 o -115Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -115Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 34.5 u -11534.5 o -115Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at MIA 1/02/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 u -11029.5 o -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Indiana Pacers | 24 | 19 | 0.558 | +12.5 | 12-7 | 12-12 | 5-4 | 15-15 | 115.2 | 114.6 | +0.6 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Miami Heat | 21 | 20 | 0.512 | +14.5 | 11-8 | 10-12 | 4-3 | 11-11 | 111.2 | 110.0 | +1.2 | W1 | 4-6 |
Indiana Pacers & 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.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +12500 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & 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 Indiana Pacers 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 Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 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 Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers 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.
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