Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

The Indiana Pacers will host the Miami Heat twice this weekend − on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET, and at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

The Pacers' (5-6) depleted depth showed in the fourth quarter against Orlando, which surged to a double-digit lead and clamped down on their tired starters late. Bennedict Mathurin continued his hot stretch with 23 points and 12 rebounds.

The Heat (4-6) are coming off a strange overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra called a timeout when Miami didn't have any remaining with 1 second left in OT, allowing the Pistons to make the go-ahead free throw. Miami's Tyler Herro made three 3-pointers in the final 1:30 of regulation to rally from a 9-point deficit.

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Pacers vs Heat prediction, picks

Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 112-105

The Pacers have been alternating strong performances at home with ugly ones on the road, so maybe they're due for a win. They have the good fortune of playing a Miami team that will be missing six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, but the Heat still create plenty of problems. Tyler Herro has been on a scoring bender, averaging 24.9 points per game this season and scoring 40 in Tuesday's loss to Detroit. Bam Adebayo remains one of the NBA's best all-around defensive centers, and he's an offensive threat, too. Going to guess that the Pacers make shots in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, but they'll need a high-level performance from Tyrese Haliburton.

Pacers-Heat betting odds

via BetMGM

Favorite: Pacers by 3.5 points

Over/under: 228.5 total points

Moneyline: Pacers -165, Heat +135

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Pacers a 54.1% chance of winning.

Pacers vs Heat injury updates

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Andrew Nembhard (knee), Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (Achilles) are out long term.

Heat: Jimmy Butler (ankle) is out.

Pacers projected starting lineup

(with season averages)

• Pascal Siakam (20.5 points, 47.2% 3-pointers, 6.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists)
• Bennedict Mathurin (19.7 points, 46.5% 3-pointers, 6.6 rebounds)
• Myles Turner (16.8 points, 40.7% 3-pointers, 6.8 rebounds)
• Ben Sheppard (5.8 points, 42.1% 3-pointers)
• Tyrese Haliburton (16.0 points, 8.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds)

Heat projected starting lineup

• Tyler Herro (24.9 points, 47.9% 3-pointers, 5.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists)
• Jimmy Butler (16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists)
• Bam Adebayo (15.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals)
• Terry Rozier (13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists)
• Nikola Jovic (8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds)

How to watch Heat vs Pacers

7 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, on FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting).

How to watch Pacers vs Heat for free on live stream

Watch games on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN with Fubo, which offers a free trial. Watch games on TNT with Sling TV.

How to listen to the Pacers

93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle. Streaming on SiriusXM Channels 212, 891.

Pacers schedule

Nov. 10: Pacers 132, Knicks 121

Nov. 13: Magic 94, Pacers 90

*-Fri., Nov. 15: vs. Miami, 7 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 17: vs. Miami, 5 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 18: at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Heat schedule

Nov. 10: Heat 95, Timberwolves 94

Nov. 12: Pistons 123, Heat 121, OT

*-Fri., Nov. 15: at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 17: at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 18: vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

*-NBA Cup game