It's time for some tournament action as we share our NBA Cup odds series and make a Heat-Pacers prediction and pick.

The Miami Heat will try to break free from their recent doldrums, while the host Indiana Pacers will look to add some zest to their offense in Friday's NBA Cup group-play game at Indianapolis.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will not play Friday against the Indiana Pacers. It is the third straight game he has missed ...