Our model projects Miami Heat 127, Dallas Mavericks 117, with the Heat favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 243.4-point projection runs above the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Heat score 131.3 a game and concede 119.0; Mavericks score 115.3 and concede 117.0.
Heat sit 8th in the NBA standings, Mavericks sit 1st. Tip-off at Kaseya Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
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Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.
2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: completed results.
Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.
The model line: Heat by 10.0, total 243.4.
Heat at home: 2–1 SU, 131.3 PPG. Mavericks on the road: 100% win rate.
Miami Heat 0 – 0 Dallas Mavericks across the last 0 meetings.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WWLWL | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LWLL |
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