Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Preview and Prediction – Nov. 3 | 2025-26 NBA Season
Miami Heat vs. LA Clippers Preview and Prediction
The Miami Heat continue their Western Conference road trip on Wednesday with a matchup against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. This game marks the second-to-last contest of their four-game trip, while the Clippers will be playing their second straight game at home.
The Miami Heat are still searching for their first win on this Western Conference swing, having fallen to both the San Antonio Spurs and the LA Lakers. However, they put up strong performances in both outings and are expected to provide healthy competition for the Clippers. On the other hand, Los Angeles remains unbeaten at home and will enter this matchup after a narrow 126-124 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. This will also be the Clippers’ first game this season against an Eastern Conference team.
Current Standings
- Miami Heat (3-3) – Sixth place in the Eastern Conference
- LA Clippers (3-2) – Fifth place in the Western Conference
Miami Heat vs. LA Clippers Odds
- Moneyline: Heat +250, Clippers -300
- Spread: Heat +8.5 (-110), Clippers -8.5 (-110)
- Total Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 points (-110 on both)
Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tipoff.
Team Performance and Key Players
The Miami Heat have been well-balanced at the start of the season. After an opening night loss to the Orlando Magic, they bounced back with three consecutive wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, and Charlotte Hornets. However, recent losses in their last two matchups have left them with a 3-3 record.
Despite injuries to key players Norman Powell, Tyler Herro, and Kasparas Jakucionis, Miami has performed exceptionally well. The Heat boast the third-best offense in the league, averaging 124.5 points per game, and have been solid defensively, conceding 116.7 points per game. Powell, sidelined for the last three games, has been their top scorer, averaging 24.0 points per game, while Bam Adebayo has been an outstanding contributor, posting 23.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
The LA Clippers have experienced a similar season trajectory. After losing their opening game to the Utah Jazz, they bounced back with back-to-back wins before dropping a game to the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. They avenged that defeat with a 126-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Unlike Miami, the Clippers have struggled offensively, ranking 28th in the league with an average of 111.2 points per game. However, their defense has been impressive, allowing only 112.0 points per game — the fifth-best mark in the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard has been the Clippers’ standout player, starting all five games and averaging 23.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. James Harden has also contributed significantly with averages of 21.8 points and 9.2 assists per game.
Predicted Starting Lineups
| Miami Heat | LA Clippers |
|---|---|
| PG – Davion Mitchell | PG – James Harden |
| SG – Pelle Larsson | SG – Bradley Beal |
| SF – Andrew Wiggins | SF – Kawhi Leonard |
| PF – Bam Adebayo | PF – Derrick Jones Jr. |
| C – Kel’el Ware | C – Ivica Zubac |
Betting Tips
- Bam Adebayo is averaging 22.0 points per game and is listed at -102 to score over 19.5 points, and -121 for the under.
- Kawhi Leonard has averaged 23.8 points this season, with odds of -102 for the over on 24.5 points and -121 for the under.
Match Prediction
The Miami Heat have struggled on the road this season, winning just one of their four away games. Conversely, the LA Clippers remain unbeaten at the Intuit Dome and are expected to keep their winning streak alive against Miami on Wednesday.
Our prediction: Clippers win.
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