Prediction:

The Jazz are currently 14th in the Western Conference and have little hope of making the playoffs. The team is in a tanking phase and suffered a heavy defeat to the Knicks in their last game, extending their losing streak to 5 games. The Heat, despite ongoing drama surrounding star player Jimmy Butler’s trade situation, still have the upper hand in this match. Even if Butler doesn’t play, the Heat have already adjusted to playing without him. Miami is expected to win at home.

Pick: Heat -8.5 (bet365)