NBA Basketball

MIN vs MIA Prediction

October 21, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

MIN vs MIA prediction for October 21, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects MIA 119.7 - MIN 118.7. MIA is favored with a 51.9% win probability. The spread is -1.5 and the total is 240.5.

MIA
119.7
Projected Score
VS O/U 240.5
MIN
118.7
Projected Score
Win Probability
51.9%
48.1%
MIAMIN
-1.5
Spread (MIA)
240.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
☑ Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 52.4% (1,219 games)

Projected Points Range 10th – 90th percentile

MIN
109119129
MIA
110120130
FINALMIA 106 — MIN 131
Projected
MIA 119.7 — MIN 118.7
Actual
MIA 106 — MIN 131
Model Confidence40/100 (PASS)

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Starting Lineups

MIN1 OUT
Anthony Edwards28.8PPG5.0RPG3.7APG
Jaden McDaniels14.8PPG4.2RPG2.7APG
Rudy Gobert10.9PPG11.5RPG1.7APG
LaMelo Ball20.1PPG4.8RPG7.1APG
Ayo Dosunmu14.8PPG3.4RPG3.6APG
MIAHealthy
Bam Adebayo20.1PPG10.0RPG3.2APG
Andrew Wiggins15.4PPG4.8RPG2.7APG
Giannis Antetokounmpo27.6PPG9.8RPG5.4APG
Davion Mitchell9.3PPG2.7RPG6.5APG
Tim Hardaway Jr.13.5PPG2.6RPG1.4APG

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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets NBA Basketball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded NBA 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the NBA 2026 season report card.

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