SportsLine's model predicts the Under (240.5) for the Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves season opener, projecting 236 points in Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut.
01Summary
- 01Giannis Antetokounmpo will debut for the Miami Heat after a major offseason trade from Milwaukee.
- 02Minnesota Timberwolves added LaMelo Ball in the offseason to support Anthony Edwards.
- 03Miami is a 1.5-point favourite with an over/under of 240.5 for Wednesday's tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- 04SportsLine's model, which has made nearly $19,000 profit on top-rated NBA picks since 2018, projects 236 total points.
- 05The model says the Under hits 60% of the time; one side of the spread also hits nearly 60% of simulations.
02Why it matters
This matters for NBA bettors and fans as the season opener features a marquee debut, and SportsLine's historically accurate model offers a data-driven edge on the spread and total.
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