The Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat matchup is one of five NBA games scheduled on Saturday. This will be the first time that these two teams will square off in the 2025-26 regular season.
Heading into this matchup, the Rockets (37-21) hold the no. 3 spot in the Western Conference. Over in the Eastern Conference, the Heat (31-29) are still competing for an outright playoff spot.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Odds
Moneyline: Rockets (-166) vs Heat (+140)
Spread: Rockets (-3.5) vs Heat (+3.5)
Total: Rockets -110 (o225.5) vs Heat -110 (u225.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Preview and Prediction
The Rockets have won four of their last five games, and they are currently on a three-game winning streak. Their latest victory came on Thursday when they knocked off the Orlando Magic. In this 113-108 win, Kevin Durant went off for 40 points on a 50.0% shooting clip. Reed Sheppard contributed with 20 points, three rebounds, and four assists off the bench, while Alperen Sengun chipped in 16 points, six boards, and five dimes.
In contrast, the Heat have dropped two straight games after pulling off a three-game winning streak. On Thursday, they lost 124-117 to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bam Adebayo had a double-double performance with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Tyler Herro added 25 points, four boards, and seven assists while Jaime Jaquez Jr. shot 7-for-14 from the field to finish with 19 points.
The Rockets are slightly favored to win this matchup against the Heat.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Injury Reports
On the Rockets’ side, Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle), Steven Adams (ankle), and Jae’Sean Tate (knee) join Fred VanVleet (knee) on the injury list. All four players are listed as out.
In the Miami camp, Norman Powell (groin) and Nikola Jovic (back) will be sidelined on Saturday.
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups
Rockets starting lineup
PG: Amen Thompson | SG: Tari Eason | SF: Kevin Durant | PF: Alperen Sengun | C: Clint Capela
Heat starting lineup
PG: Davion Mitchell | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Pelle Larsson | PF: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo
Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat Player Props
Tyler Herro’s point total is set at 20.5, which is below his season average of 21.2 points per game.
