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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 8 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-12) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a loss to the Orlando Magic. Before that, they'd just snapped a two-game skid with a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Their opponents tonight, the Miami Heat (11-14), have considerably less momentum, having most recently lost to the Detroit Pistons 116-96.

To pick up a home-game win, the Heat will need to drastically turn around the poor defense that has cost them two games in a row now. The Clippers have similar issues at the moment. Considering both teams' setbacks of late, this game is an absolute must-win.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Match Details

Fixture: Clippers @ Heat

Date & Time: Thursday, December 8, 07:40 p.m. ET

Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Injury Report

On the Clippers' front, small forward Norman Powell is out due to a groin injury. Shooting guard Luke Kennard is questionable due to a calf injury. Small forward Marcus Morris Sr. is questionable due to illness. Point guard John Wall is questionable due to unspecified injury management issues.

On the Heat's end, center Omer Yurtseven is out due to ankle surgery. Small forward Jimmy Butler is questionable due to conditioning concerns. Point guard Gabe Vincent is out with a knee injury. Center Dewayne Dedmon is questionable due to a foot injury. Shooting guard Victor Oladipo is probable despite recent knee issues. Point guard Tyler Herro is probable despite recent ankle issues. Power forward Haywood Highsmith is probable despite ankle problems. Shooting guard Max Struss is probable despite shoulder problems at the moment.

PlayerTeamInjuryStatus
Norman PowellClippersGroinOut
Luke KennardClippersCalfQuestionable
Marcus Morris Sr.ClippersIllnessQuestionable
John Wall ClippersN/AQuestionable
Omer YurtsevenHeatAnkleOut
Jimmy ButlerHeatFitnessQuestionable
Gabe VincentHeatKneeOut
Dewayne DedmonHeatFootQuestionable
Victor OladipoHeatKneeProbable
Tyler HerroHeat AnkleProbable
Haywood HighsmithHeat Ankle Probable
Max StrussHeat ShoulderProbable

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Betting Odds & Spreads

TeamSpreadOver/UnderMoney line
Clippers+6 (-106)Ov 214 (-110)+180
Heat-6 (-114)Un 214 (-110)-215

$1,000 No Sweat First Bet

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Starting 5s

Clippers - PG: Reggie Jackson, SG: Paul George, SF: Kawhi Leonard, PF: Marcus Morris, C: Ivica Zubac

Heat - PG: Kyle Lowry, SG: Tyler Herro, SF: Caleb Martin, PF: Jimmy Butler, C: Bam Adebayo

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat Prediction

The Heat are riddled with injuries and ailments at the moment. An alarming number of players will not be 100% coming into tonight which does not bode well for the Miami outfit. Furthermore, they looked weak on both sides of the court in their losses to Memphis and Detroit.

The Clippers, meanwhile, have picked up more wins this season and are considerably less hampered by injury ahead of tonight. Paul George is, by all accounts, in solid health tonight. His offense will likely give the ailing Heat nightmares. With all of this in mind, a Clippers win and a disappointed Miami crowd seems likely.

Prediction: Clippers +6 (-112)

$1,000 No Sweat First Bet

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