The Heat will play the Rockets on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets set for Sunday, December 29th, 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 Miami Heat currently have a 92.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 95.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 6-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 11-4 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 15th (111.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 11th averaging 113.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.0 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 24th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 106.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat have notched a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 6-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 15-14 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 21-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Miami Heat face off against the Houston Rockets...in a clash of titans on the hardwood this Sunday afternoon...Prepare to be surrounded by rowdy Rockets fans in their arena...The Heat are 15-14 overall while the Rockets boast a 21-10 record...Miami has a 4-3 division record, while Houston stands at 6-1...The Heat average 111.3 points per game, Rockets with 113.4...See you courtside at today's game...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...Look at this game's prop bets below...Don't miss this epic showdown between two powerhouse teams...Let's set sail for victory and watch the sparks fly on the court!
Best Heat at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 214.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 214.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Rockets
12/29/24 7:10pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Heat
Rockets
Game to Overtime
12/29/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -120Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 102.5 o -120102.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
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Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -120Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Nikola Jovic
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -125Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -130Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -135Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
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Nikola Jovic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at HOU 12/29/24 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 28 | 14 | 0.667 | +8.0 | 14-7 | 14-7 | 9-1 | 19-9 | 113.8 | 107.8 | +6.0 | L1 | 7-3 |
| 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 |
Miami Heat & Houston Rockets 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.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Miami Heat & Houston Rockets 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 Miami Heat vs Houston Rockets 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 Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at 7:10 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 Miami Heat vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs Houston Rockets 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.