Venue & Event Details
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers: No major injuries reported; full roster expected.
Miami Heat:
Jimmy Butler (day-to-day, knee soreness) – questionable
Tyler Herro (probable, ankle sprain) – expected to play
Bam Adebayo – cleared after minor hip tightness
Key Player Matchups
Scoot Henderson (POR) vs. Tyler Herro (MIA): Henderson’s speed and playmaking against Herro’s perimeter shooting.
Anfernee Simons (POR) vs. Jimmy Butler (MIA): Simons’ scoring ability tested against Butler’s two-way presence (if active).
Deandre Ayton (POR) vs. Bam Adebayo (MIA): A battle of big men—Ayton’s rebounding and post scoring vs. Adebayo’s defense and versatility.
Team Recent Form
Portland Trail Blazers:
Averaging 120.4 PPG (8th in NBA).
Shooting 44.6% FG, 33.8% from three, 83.4% FT.
Won 4 of last 5, including a 121–119 victory over Oklahoma City.
Miami Heat:
Averaging 112.5 PPG, allowing 114.7 PPG.
Inconsistent form: 2 wins in last 5, including a 117–110 win over Charlotte.
Strong home record (3–1).
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Miami leads 6–4.
2024–25 season: Split 1–1 (Portland won 116–107 in Miami; Heat won 119–98 in Portland).
Historically, Miami has dominated at home, winning 4 of last 5 in South Florida.
Betting Trends:
Portland is 4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
Miami is 2–3 ATS in last 5, struggling to cover despite wins.
Over has hit in 6 of Portland’s 8 games due to high-paced offense.
Heat games have leaned Under in 5 of 9, reflecting slower tempo.
Key Takeaway
This is a clash of styles: Portland thrives on pace and perimeter shooting, while Miami relies on defense and veteran leadership. The Heat are favored at home, but the Blazers’ offensive surge makes them a dangerous underdog. Expect a high-scoring, competitive game with playoff-like intensity.
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers – 3.5
Miami Heat 240.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
