The Heat are gearing up to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday, Nov 3. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSSU. Miami comes into this game as 9.5-point favorites with the total set at 225.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Heat vs. Wizards player props and predictions below.
Heat vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Heat -9.5
- Total 225.5
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 3
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- TV: BSSU
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 119 points per game while allowing an average of 135. Washington posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
Heat Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Heat have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Does Washington Have a Shot at a Road Win?
In their upcoming matchup against the Heat, the Wizards possess a current overall record of 1-3 and are determined to halt their two-game losing streak. On away games, the Wizards have registered a 0-2 record this season, while maintaining a 1-1 record when playing on their home court.
The Wizards offense is coming into the game with a field goal percentage of 46.2%, which places them 16th in the NBA. They also have 22.8 free throw attempts per game, ranking 24th in the league, and score an average of 115.2 points per game, ranking 27th in the NBA.
On offense, Washington comes into the game with a season effective field goal percentage of 52.3%, placing them 17th in the NBA. They also have 94.2 field goal attempts per game, ranking 22nd in the league, and 36.5 three-point attempts per game, ranking 24th. Furthermore, their three-point percentage is 31.5%, ranking 26th in the league.
Washington’s defense comes into the game ranking 11th in the NBA for averaging 10.2 steals per game and 30th for allowing 114.4 points per game. Additionally, they rank 2nd in the league for allowing 21.9 free throw attempts per game.
Will the Heat Win at Kaseya Center?
The Miami Heat currently holds a 1-4 record this season and aims to improve their standing as they face off against the Washington Wizards. In away games, the Heat has yet to secure a victory, with a 0-3 record, while they have achieved a 1-1 record in home games.
On offense, Miami is currently averaging 104.6 points per game, 98.5 possessions per game, and 20.2 free throw attempts per game in the 2023-2024 NBA season, ranking 16th, 14th, and 19th in the league, respectively.
On offense, Miami comes into the game ranking 16th in effective field goal percentage, 14th in field goal attempts per game, 15th in three point attempts per game, and 7th in three point percentage in the NBA for the 2023-2024 season.
Defensively, the Heat ranks 15th in the league, allowing an average of 109.8 points per game. They also rank 26th in blocked shots per game with an average of 3.4, and 10th in steals per game with 8.4.
Heat vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyler Herro and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. According to our projections, Tyler Herro is expected to record 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 23.5.
- The Prop: Tyler Herro Under 23.5 Points (-115)
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Heat vs. Wizards Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +9.5, we have the Wizards as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225.5, and our model predicts the Wizards and Heat to score a combined 209 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +9.5