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Posted at 10:00 AM ET. Odds are subject to change.

Miami -2½ over Los Angeles Clippers

Kaseya Center – Miami, FL

8:00 PM ET. At first glance, taking the Clippers here looks as obvious as a wide-open fast break dunk. They have the better record, better reputation, and have owned this matchup recently. Meanwhile, Miami has lost four straight, including to the likes of Charlotte and Chicago, which is like losing a foot race to someone wearing flip-flops.

However, oddsmakers aren’t in the business of handing out free money. If Miami had covered against Charlotte and Chicago, they’d be favored by seven or eight here instead of just three. The Heat have been a betting disappointment lately, and that’s why this number is as low as it is. The market is fading Miami based on recent struggles, but that creates a buying opportunity for us.

The Heat also have the rest advantage, while the Clippers are in a brutal back-to-back travel spot. Last night, the Clippers got torched by New Orleans, but most bettors will excuse that away rather than see it for what it really is—a sign of defensive fatigue. Short-rest road teams tend to struggle, and Miami is in a prime position to capitalize. The Clippers have won and covered three straight against Miami, yet now, despite their better record and head-to-head success, they’re underdogs? That’s not a mistake. That’s a trap.

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