Prediction published on 12/18/25, 2:54 PM
 by
Lou Aguila
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NBA Picks
The Brooklyn Nets have won and covered the spread in 4 of their last 6 games.
Will the Nets overcome the skidding Heat with a +6.5 advantage on Thursday at Barclays Center?
Current Form:
The Nets have been decent in their recent games, going 4-2 in their last six games. Powered by a career season from Michael Porter Jr, who is averaging 25.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, Brooklyn registered wins over Charlotte 116-103, Chicago 113-103, New Orleans 119-101, and Milwaukee 127-82 in the said stretch.
The Heat have lost their last five games and six of their last seven. Their recent loss came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, 96-106, on December 15. Bam Adebayo posted 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Norman Powell added 20, but they just shot 9 for 31 from beyond the arc. Miami is also struggling with injuries to its key players, including Tyler Hero (toe injury).