Warriors vs Heat Tuesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets

The Golden State Warriors are set for a trip to South Beach for a matchup with the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Golden State enters this battle looking to get back in the win column after an upset loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. However, this road game isn’t just another opportunity for the Warriors to get a win; it’s also the homecoming of Jimmy Butler III to Miami following a lengthy saga ahead of his departure from the Heat ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Miami would undoubtedly like to win against their former star, but their 1-9 record in their last ten games is the opposite of encouraging. Regardless, expect a dogfight between two sides with extra motivation in this matchup.

Warriors vs Heat

• Arensa: Kaseya Center
• Location: Miami, Florida
• Where to Watch: TNT/Max
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Warriors -5.5 | Total: 216
• Moneyline: Warriors -220 | Heat +184

Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.

Warriors vs Heat Best Bet: Warriors -5.5

The Warriors have looked like a different team since the acquisition of Butler. Golden State at one point looked like a team destined to miss the postseason, but since the trade deadline, they’ve fought their way back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference standings. On the flip side, the Heat have looked terrible since trading the star and now seem poised to miss the postseason. Stephen Curry is listed as a “Game Time Decision" ahead of tonight’s showdown, but even if he can’t play, this feels like a Warriors blowout win.

Warriors vs Heat Best Total Bet: Over 216

Golden State averages 113.4 points per game on the season heading into battle, but the team has looked better offensively than their average shows since reshaping their roster. The Warriors’ offense has been one of the best in the league lately, and against a Heat defense that has struggled tremendously throughout the last few weeks, it won’t be a shock to see this game turn into a high-scoring affair, one-sided or not. A final score of 118-103 seems realistic.

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Warriors Best Player Bet: Jimmy Butler to Record 2+ Steals +138

Jimmy Butler III may be one of the pettiest players in the league when it comes to showing up former teams. Everyone knows the infamous story about the Marquette product in the Timberwolves practice, and I expect the versatile playmaker to do similar damage against the Heat this time. Not only do I see Butler having a solid offensive performance, but defensively, his grit mixed with the fact that he practiced against most of the Heats’ players over the last 5+ years, I like the odds he had multiple defensive stops as well.

Heat Best Player Bet: Tyler Herro 25+ Points Scored

Tyler Herro has had a career year, averaging 23.5 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds heading into this battle. The former Kentucky star has scored 25+ points in two of his last three games, which could bode well for him to continue his hot shooting against the Warriors. Not to mention, if Miami hopes to protect its home court, it’ll need its leading scorer to show up.

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