We're nearing the time of year when Jimmy Butler ramps up his level of play and with the Heat fighting for playoff seeding, he'll need to be at that level against the Pacers tonight. Read more in our NBA betting picks below.
With just five games left in the regular season and Miami 4-1 over its last five, Butler is trying to elevate his team to avoid the tougher path and earn the No. 6 seed and a true NBA playoff berth. Making that mission a reality starts with theThe Pacers have been one of the worst defenses in the NBA all season, ranking seventh worst in rating and fourth worst in points allowed per game .
Butler is poised to push a defense that’s struggled this season, especially as the Heat get ready for playoff basketball. In two games against the Pacers this season, Butler is averaging 34.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.Beyond Butler, a few Heat players have a chance to push this lackluster Indiana defense, including second-year starter Nikola Jovic. While the 20-year-old Jovic is still adjusting to the NBA game, he should be able to hang at least six points tonight.
It’ll be tough to generate offense against a Heat defense that ranks third in the league in points allowed .The Pacers opened as a 1.5-point favorite with most books now offering the Heat +1.
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