If you’re looking for Heat vs. Raptors predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Raptors are on the move to take on the Heat on Friday, Apr 12 at 8:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 218.5, and the Heat are favored by 14.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Heat vs. Raptors player props and predictions.
Heat vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Heat -14.5
- Total 218.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Apr 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- TV: BSSU
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Heat Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Miami has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- As the betting favorite, the Heat have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win in Miami?
As the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors have gone 25-55 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are 18-32 compared to 7-23 against non-conference opponents.
Toronto has lost their last two games and is 5th in the Atlantic Division. On the road, they are 11-28 compared to 14-27 at home.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 57 of their 80 games. As the underdog, they are 12-45 straight-up and 25-32 against the spread. Today, they are 14.5-point underdogs.
In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Nets by a score of 106-102. They were 12-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 220.5.
This season, Toronto has an O/U record of 41-38-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 231.3 points, and today’s line of 218.5 is lower than 68 of their games.
Heading into their matchup with the Miami Heat, the Raptors are 20th in the NBA in scoring at 112.6 points per game. However, they have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 114.9 points per game compared to 110.4 at home.
When it comes to pace, Toronto is 11th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th at 47%. They are also 5th in the NBA in two-point field goals made per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have made an average of 11.5 three-pointers per game, which is 26th in the NBA. Overall, they have made 34% of their three-point attempts.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 118.7 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Raptors are causing 13.3 turnovers per game, ranking 20th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.
Will the Heat Win at Home?
Today, the Heat are favored by 14.5 points at home against the Raptors. This season, Miami has been favored in 46 of their 80 games and has gone 33-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +4.8 points per game.
In their last two games, the Heat have covered the spread as the favorite. However, they are just 15-24 ATS at home this season and have lost two straight ATS at home.
Miami is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-36. In the East, they are 30-20 against other teams and 13-3 against division opponents.
On the season, the Heat have an O/U record of 33-47 and their games have averaged 218.4 points per game. Today’s line of 218.5 is just below their season average O/U line of 220.7.
In their last game, the Heat lost to the Mavericks by a score of 111-92. Miami was a 2.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 217.5.
At 109.9 points per game, the Heat are 27th in the NBA in scoring offense. However, they have been better at home, averaging 111.7 points per game.
On the season, Miami has outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.8% of their games. When it comes to pace, the Heat are 29th in the league at 95.8 possessions per game.
From beyond the arc, Miami is 12th in the NBA in three-point shooting at 37%. Overall, they are 24th in field goal percentage (46%).
So far, the Heat’s defense is ranked 4th in the league at 108.5 points per contest. The Miami defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Miami.
Heat vs. Raptors Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Tyler Herro has a points prop of 21.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Based on our projections, Tyler Herro is expected to go 9/19 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -115.
- The Prop: Tyler Herro Over 21.5 Points (-115)
Heat vs. Raptors Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Heat vs. Raptors matchup, our bet is to grab the Raptors at +14.5. Even though our projections have the Heat winning 112-110, we see the Raptors as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 218.5, and our model predicts the Raptors and Heat to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Raptors +14.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook