Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/18/25

December has not been kind to the Miami Heat who are currently on their longest active losing streak of the season, dropping 5 games in a row. Whether or not this poor run of form has anything to do with the return of Tyler Herro to the line-up remains to be seen, but the Heat offense has really struggled over the past 5 games going over 110 points just once during that stretch. Herro has been in and out of the line-up with various knocks and with the next 3 games all being on the road the Heat could get close to the .500 mark if they don’t turn things around.

The Nets go into this game without any real expectations, just like they do on most nights. They’ve actually played decently since the turn of the month, winning 4 of their last 6 games and they’re coming off their biggest win of the season after dismantling the shorthanded Bucks 127-82 on Sunday. So what has been the driving force of this positive run happening all of a sudden? Defense. Brooklyn ranks 2nd only to the OKC Thunder in defensive efficiency during this stretch, allowing jus 104.8 points per game. Michael Porter Jr. has also been on a heater averaging 27.1 points per game over his last 7 outings.

Backing the under has yielded profit in 5 straight Miami Heat games, their pace of play has fallen off a cliff compared to the first month and a half of the season. Brooklyn has excelled defensively lately, with the under cashing 7 times in 8 meetings in Brooklyn between these two teams I feel very comfortable backing it again on Thursday.

Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Predictions: Under 226 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.