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NBA · Oct 31, 2026 · Kaseya CenterMiami Heat vs Indiana Pacers

Miami Heat logo
Home · Open at the rim
Sat Oct 31 · 00:00 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Open at the rim
Indiana Pacers logo

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Match summary

Our model projects Miami Heat 122, Indiana Pacers 122, with the Pacers favored in this NBA matchup. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard lead the prop board.

The combined 243.1-point projection runs above the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Heat score 120.9 a game and concede 123.3; Pacers score 120.4 and concede 117.6.

Heat sit 12th in the NBA standings, Pacers sit 8th. Tip-off at Kaseya Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection.

Model pick
Indiana Pacers
50% chance to win
Coin-flip · projected margin -0.1
Projected score
121.5 – 121.6
Miami Heat · Indiana Pacers
Projected total
243.1
Combined points
Win probability
50%
50%
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers

Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.

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Team Profile

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat

8 games
Record3-5
Last 5 (most recent first)WLLLL
Home record2-3 (40%)
Away record1-2 (33.3%)
PPG for / against120.9 / 123.2
Last meetings

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers

7 games
Record3-4
Last 5 (most recent first)LLWLW
Home record1-3 (25%)
Away record2-1 (66.7%)
PPG for / against120.4 / 117.6
Last meetings

2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerMiami HeatDrawIndiana Pacers
Marathonbet1.3315.503.62
Stake1.4011.503.20

Total points · Over / Under 233.5

Asian handicap · 5.5 pts

BookmakerMiami Heat -5.5Indiana Pacers +5.5
Rainbet1.68-
Marathonbet1.65-
Stake1.724.40

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Player props · best lines across the book

Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.

PlayerMarketLineBest OverBest Under
Bam AdebayoPts + Ast21.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake
Aaron NesmithPts + Ast14.51.90 Stake1.78 Stake
Davion MitchellPts + Ast18.51.88 Stake1.78 Stake
Kelly Oubre Jr.Pts + Ast12.51.80 Stake1.87 Stake
Pascal SiakamPts + Ast27.51.78 Stake1.88 Stake
Andrew NembhardPts + Ast26.51.90 Stake1.78 Stake
Pelle LarssonPts + Ast15.51.93 Stake1.75 Stake
Giannis AntetokounmpoPts + Ast35.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake
Jay HuffPts + Ast8.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake

Pre-match angle

The model line: Pacers by 0.1, total 243.1.

Heat at home: 2–3 SU, 120.9 PPG. Pacers on the road: 2–1 SU, 120.4 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Indiana Pacers lead 4-3 across the last 7 meetings on record. Most recent: Indiana Pacers won 135-118 on 29 Mar 2026.

Mar 29, 2026 Indiana Pacers 135 vs 118 Miami Heat NBA
Jan 11, 2026 Indiana Pacers 123 vs 99 Miami Heat NBA
Dec 28, 2025 Miami Heat 142 vs 116 Indiana Pacers NBA
Mar 01, 2025 Miami Heat 125 vs 120 Indiana Pacers NBA
Jan 03, 2025 Miami Heat 115 vs 128 Indiana Pacers NBA
Nov 17, 2024 Indiana Pacers 119 vs 110 Miami Heat NBA
Nov 16, 2024 Indiana Pacers 111 vs 124 Miami Heat NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5 (most recent first)
12
Miami HeatHeat
1 4 565 604 WLLLL
8
Indiana PacersPacers
2 3 575 574 LLWLW

Current season as available on the live data feed.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers live?
Open the Watch guide section for partner streams and official league viewing guides. Account requirements and country restrictions apply.
What time does Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers tip-off?
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers tips off Sat Oct 31 · 00:00 UTC at Kaseya Center. Times use your device timezone unless you change it on the homepage.
Who is favoured in Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers?
Miami Heat are the betting favourites, at an average price of 1.33 against 3.38 for Indiana Pacers across 3 bookmakers in the odds table. Prices can change before tip-off.
What is the head-to-head record between Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers?
Indiana Pacers lead 4-3 across the last 7 meetings on record. Most recent: Indiana Pacers won 135-118 on 29 Mar 2026. The full list is in the Head-to-head section.

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