Miami vs Minnesota Prediction: the Leader Will Show Why They Take Their Place

Prediction for the NBA match between Miami vs Minnesota, which will take place on December 19th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Heat have performed without Bam Adebayo for the last few games and have struggled defensively. On the eve of the meeting with Minnesota, the team even gave up in one of the games with Chicago - 116-124. However, they took the second one - 118-116.

Bam, apparently, will play against Minnesota. This means that the defensive potential of the Heat will be higher. For now, Miami is unusually low in defensive rating, ranking 10th and conceding an average of 112.0 points per game.

The Timberwolves continue to win game after game, showing that their current lead in the Western Conference is no fluke. Chris Finch's team caught another prey in Indiana. At home, Minnesota didn't even allow the league's best offense to reach the 110-point mark - 127-109. Karl-Anthony Towns was fantastic for the Wolves, scoring 40 points. Anthony Edwards wasn't far behind with 37 points.

Minnesota has only five losses in 24 games this season. They have one of the best defenses right now, ranking second with 105.8 points conceded per game.

The return of Bam Adebayo will certainly improve Miami's results on defense and offense. But Minnesota is on a roll right now and has a great statistical record against the Heat in recent years. Their first meeting ended with a convincing victory over the Timberwolves 106-90. There is no reason to believe Miami will take revenge in the second game. Here, we bet on the visitors and assume it will not be the most productive match. After all, the second defense of this season will go on the floor.