Sunday, November 1, 2015

American Airlines Arena

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The Houston Rockets travel to American Airlines Arena to play the Miami Heat on Sunday, November 1, 2015. The opening line for this game has Miami as 2 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 206.

James Harden comes into this contest averaging 19 points per game while playing 36.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Rockets. He pulls down 6.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 26% while his free throw percentage is currently at 88%. Ty Lawson averages 11.5 points per game in 36 minutes per contest this season. He averages 5.5 assists per contest and 4 rebounds per game for Houston. His field goal percentage is 28% for the year while his free throw percentage is 67%.

Dwyane Wade averages 22.5 points per game while playing 29.5 minutes per contest this year for the Heat. He grabs 3.5 rebounds per game and has 4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage currently is at 100%. Chris Bosh averages 18.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.5 rebounds per contest and 2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 90%.

Houston averages 88.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 28th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -20 and their shooting percentage is 36% as a team which has them ranked 30th. Behind the arc they shoot 22% which is good for 29th in the league. They average 57.5 rebounds per game and 18 assists per game which ranks them 12th and 26th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 21st with 17 per game. The Rockets allow 108.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 23rd in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 42% average from behind the arc ranking them 27th and 24th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 57.5 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 26 assists per contest which puts them in 29th place in the league. They force 14.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the league.

Miami averages 98 points per game this year which ranks them 22nd in the league. Their average scoring margin is 0 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 6th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 44% which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 45 rebounds per game and 22 assists per contest which ranks them 29th and 12th respectively. In the turnover department the Heat rank 5th with 13 per game. The Heat allow 98 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 10th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 25% average from behind the arc ranking them 13th and 5th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 51 rebounds a game which ranks 8th and they give up 20.5 assists per contest which puts them in 13th place in the league. The Heat force 10 turnovers per game which ranks them 30th in the NBA.

Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets are 0-2-0 against the spread

The Houston Rockets are 0-2-0 against the over/under

Miami Heat Betting Trends

The Miami Heat are 1-1-0 against the spread

The Miami Heat are 1-1-0 against the over/under

Houston Rockets Injuries

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Miami Heat Injuries

No key injuries to report

Josh's Pick: Take Houston

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