The Miami Heat expect to remain in the mix for the 2026 NBA playoff picture, following six consecutive postseason appearances.
Heat Playoff Chances
The Heat’s playoff odds are currently -450, meaning they have an implied probability of 81.82% to clinch a postseason berth.
Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:
- Magic: -1400
- Hawks: -550
- Heat: -450
- Hornets: +1600
- Wizards: +6000
Heat Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Heat would be the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They’d face the No. 7 Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament.
Here’s the current East bracket:
Last Time the Heat Made the Playoffs
The Heat notched a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive year by winning in the play-in tournament in 2025. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round.
Miami reached the NBA Finals as a play-in team in 2023, but hasn’t won a championship since 2013.
Heat Playoff History
- Playoff appearances: 26
- Championships: 3 (2006, 2012, 2013)
NBA Playoffs Odds
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