Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat February 7th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-241) will travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets (+198) at the Barclays Center. The Heat are currently favored by 6.5 points and have a record of 25-24. Meanwhile, the Nets are 17-34 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be televised on YES.

Heat vs. Nets Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets
• Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
• Date: Friday, February 7th
• Betting Odds MIA -6.5, MIA -241 | BKN +198 O/U 211.5

The Heat Can Win If…

Miami improved to 25-24 on the season after a 108-101 road win over the 76ers on Wednesday. The Heat entered the game as +2 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.

A 10-0 run by Miami, which extended the score from 55-53 to 65-53, was a key moment in the game. The Heat led 86-79 going into the 4th quarter and matched the 76ers 22-22 in the final period to seal the win. The total points of 209 fell short of the 220.5 O/U line.

In their win over the 76ers, the Heat connected on 14 threes, shooting 41.2% from deep and 47% overall. Tyler Herro led the way with 30 points, 7 assists, and 5 threes, while Nikola Jovic added 23 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip.

Terry Rozier contributed 20 points, knocking down 3 threes as well. Herro scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 3rd, while Rozier added 13 of his points in the 2nd quarter.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 32 points, the Heat’s defense tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up just 22 points in each to secure a 108-101 win over the 76ers. Overall, they held Philadelphia to 38% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat limited the 76ers to 12 threes on 30% shooting. Miami also sent Philadelphia to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Heat finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, while adding 3 steals and 4 blocks.

• Through their last three road games, Miami has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 112 points per game.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Heat have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
• Over their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Nets Can Win If…

The Nets fell to 17-34 on the season after a 119-102 home loss to the Wizards on Wednesday. Brooklyn, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 221 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 216.5.

A key moment came when the Wizards went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 67-66 to 76-67. Brooklyn won the 2nd quarter 35-32 but struggled in the 3rd, scoring just 12 points to Washington’s 23. The Wizards edged the Nets 31-29 in the final quarter.

In their 119-102 loss to the Wizards, the Nets shot 43.4% from the field, with a 34.2% mark from three, hitting 13 threes overall. Keon Johnson led the way with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 made threes at a 44.4% clip.

Johnson scored 16 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Cameron Johnson added 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd. Tosan Evbuomwan contributed 15 points, including 8 in the opening quarter.

The Nets struggled defensively against the Wizards, giving up 119 points on 54% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Washington to 23 points before allowing 31 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards hit 20 threes at a 46% clip. The Nets sent Washington to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 25 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 3 blocks.

• Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
• In their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Our bet is on the Heat for a win, and we project the score to be 112-101. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Heat with the spread at -6.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 211.5 and given that our model is projecting 213 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Can the Heat Move Forward Without Butler?

After months of drama surrounding Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat (29-23) can finally focus on basketball.

Butler, a key piece of Miami’s 2020 and 2023 NBA Finals runs, was traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson.

As the Heat visit the Brooklyn Nets (20-31) on Friday, they’ll look to build on their recent resurgence without the All-Star forward.

Miami Heat: Fresh Start with a Strong Core

Recent Performance

• Current Streak: Won 4 of last 6
• Last Game: Defeated Philadelphia 108-101
• Key Addition: Andrew Wiggins (awaiting debut)

Miami’s Terry Rozier summed up the team’s relief following the Butler trade:

Key Players to Watch

✅ Bam Adebayo (C): 23.6 PPG in last 5 games, Miami’s defensive anchor
✅ Tyler Herro (SG): 30 points vs. 76ers, Heat’s top perimeter threat
✅ Terry Rozier (PG): Settling in as Miami’s lead guard after arriving from Charlotte

Miami has won both meetings with Brooklyn this season, including a 109-104 road victory on Jan. 25.

The Heat’s defense ranks 6th in the NBA (110.5 PPG allowed), which could be problematic for a Nets team struggling offensively.

Brooklyn Nets: Home Struggles Continue

Recent Performance

• Current Streak: Lost to Washington after 3-game win streak
• Home Record: 1-12 in last 13 games at Barclays Center
• Last Game: Lost 119-102 to Wizards

The Nets’ defensive woes were on full display in Wednesday’s blowout loss to Washington, allowing the Wizards to shoot 54.3% from the field and 46.5% from three.

Head coach Jordi Fernandez didn’t hold back:

“We didn’t defend the whole game. It was not just that stretch. For the whole game, our focus was bad.”

Key Players to Watch

✅ Keon Johnson (SG): 25 points vs. Wizards, emerging as a key scoring threat
✅ Cameron Johnson (SF): Returned after ankle injury, scored 17 points
✅ Nic Claxton (C): Brooklyn’s interior presence, must slow down Adebayo

Brooklyn snapped an 11-game home losing streak against Houston thanks to D’Angelo Russell’s game-winner, but they collapsed against Washington.

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Key Matchups & Storylines

Miami’s Defense vs. Brooklyn’s Inconsistency

✅ Miami ranks 6th in PPG allowed (110.5), while Brooklyn ranks 22nd in offense (111.8 PPG).
✅ The Heat forced 18 turnovers in their last meeting against the Nets.
✅ Brooklyn must take care of the ball and find better shot selection.

Andrew Wiggins’ Fit in Miami

✅ Wiggins won’t debut yet, but he brings defensive versatility and scoring ability.
✅ Once he joins Adebayo and Herro, Miami will have a stronger two-way presence.

Keon Johnson’s Emergence

✅ Johnson is averaging 20+ points in 4 of his last 7 games.
✅ With Brooklyn needing more scoring, Johnson must step up against Miami’s perimeter defense.

Game Details

📅 Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM ET
📍 Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
📺 TV: ESPN

Will the Heat continue their post-Butler success, or can the Nets finally defend home court?