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Heat vs Mavericks Prediction, Picks and NBA Prop Bets: Back Bam Over 18.5 Points Feb 13
- Consider the Mighty Mite Mavericks (+1½) to cover vs the Heat.
- Bet on another solid game for Max Christie (over 14.5 points).
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It’s been an interesting week or so for the Dallas Mavericks and their fans, to say the least. They’ll continue a long, tumultuous yet somewhat successful homestand on Thursday night when they host the Miami Heat. There will be lots of boos, there will be lots of Kyrie Irving (if he plays) and there will be plenty of NBA player prop bets for you to choose from.
Mavs owner was HEAVILY booed by fans:
“Are they booing me?” 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9ZKOqCWUgn
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) February 11, 2025
Heat vs Mavericks Prediction
Both teams are finishing up back-to-backs while eyeing a much-needed All-Star break that begins the second the final horn sounds. That could lead to some sloppy, rushed play here and there. When it gets a bit out of hand, we’ll trust Kyrie and the hosts to find some solid stretches: Mavericks 104, Heat 100
Let’s survey the Heat vs Mavericks betting lines to find the best wagers.
Heat vs Mavericks How To Watch
- Game: Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 13, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas
- Heat vs Mavericks Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Find the latest Heat vs Mavericks betting trends here.
Heat vs Mavericks 3 Best NBA Player Props Today
1. Bam Adebayo Over 18.5 Points (-107)
We nailed a Bam Adebayo over prop his last time out and don’t see any reason to shy away here, especially with the Mavericks down four big men (Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively, Dwight Powell).
Per Heat vs Mavericks stats, Adebayo is averaging 23.1 PPG over his last eight games while shooting 55%, a notable development given his shooting woes early in the season. Bam had 19 points while posting season highs in 3-pointers made (3) and attempted (6) in an earlier matchup with the Mavericks.
2. Kel’el Ware Under 11.5 Points (-132)
From one bet on a Miami big man to another, we see Kel’el Ware falling short of the BetUS Sportsbook number here. He’s in that phase a lot of good young players go through where the league has made corrections and figured out how to defend them. It’s up to Ware to get out of a little four-game slump in which he’s averaging 6.3 points on 33.3% shooting. We’re guessing it happens after the break.
3. Max Christie Over 14.5 Points (-107)
Max Christie is making the most of his opportunity with the Mavericks after being acquired in the Doncic deal. He’s averaging 17.0 points with Dallas and made his first start with his new team Wednesday vs the Warriors, finishing right on his Mavs average while playing 39 minutes.
Opponents make 13.8 3-pointers per game vs Miami, the fifth-highest number in the East, and Christie is shooting 55% from the arc as a Mav. Add him to your NBA best bets.
Bet on Max Christie Over 14.5 Points
Heat vs Mavericks Moneyline Pick
At least one Miami player will be in a mail-it-in phase early, especially if Dallas gets an early lead. The Mavericks are playing amid a ton of turmoil and under what feels like a repressive regime (sound familiar?) that won’t stand for fans being fans. That leaves the players just wanting to ball out, and if Kyrie Irving is out there in this one, that’s what they’ll do
“They’ve taken this authoritarian approach and it has only inflamed further this outraged fanbase.”@espn_macmahon on the Dallas Mavericks’ strict enforcement of the NBA Fan Code of Conduct. pic.twitter.com/iTeOHgm7G3
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 12, 2025
Heat vs Mavericks Spread Pick
Dallas is 6-3-0 against the NBA spread on no rest and 18-12-2 when on equal rest. They’re underdogs in their own arena against a sub-.500 team. Seems like a great chance to pounce on an odd NBA line.
Heat vs Mavericks Over/Under Pick
We talked about the chance for some sloppiness as teams eye tee times and snorkeling adventures with the family. Lean into that and expect a low-scoring affair in NBA predictions.
Bet on Heat vs Mavericks Under 221.5 (-110)
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Questions Of The Day
Any major injuries to be aware of for the Heat vs Mavericks game?
While the hosts are without their big men, the Heat played Wednesday’s game at Oklahoma City without Terry Rozier (illness) and Duncan Robinson (illness).
What has the head-to-head looked like lately?
Miami won in overtime in an earlier matchup at home after the Mavericks swept both games last season.
