For your Raptors vs. Heat predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Heat hit the road to face the Raptors on Wednesday, Dec 6 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total sits at 220, with the Raptors favored by 3 at home. Keep reading to get our Raptors vs. Heat player props and predictions.
Raptors vs. Heat Odds
- Spread: Raptors -3
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 6
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Heat Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Miami has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 107 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Miami has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Toronto has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 117. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Raptors have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Will the Heat Find a Way to Win in Toronto?
When playing on the road, the Heat have gone 6-6 this season compared to their 5-3 record at home. Overall, they are 11-9 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
In their latest game, Miami’s offense looked good, scoring 129 points against the Pacers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.9% and made 21/24 free throws. Jimmy Butler led the team in scoring, putting up 33 points. Additionally, Caleb Martin contributed 18 points for the Heat.
Coming into today’s game, the Heat’s defense is giving up an average of 112.0 points per contest.
The Miami defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Miami.
Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?
When you break down the Raptors’ last ten games, they have gone 4-6 and come into today’s game vs. the Heat with an overall record of 9-11. At home, the Raptors are 6-5 this season compared to going 3-6 on the road.
In their most recent game, the Raptors’ offense concluded with only 106 points against the Knicks. Throughout the game, they made 6/32 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 44%. The team’s top scorer is Pascal Siakam, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 20, while Scottie Barnes also carries a PPG average of 19.6 into the game.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 13th in the league at 112.5 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Raptors are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 17th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
Raptors vs. Heat Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jimmy Butler and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -117. Our model predicts that Jimmy Butler will finish with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Jimmy Butler Under 25.5 Points (-117)
Raptors vs. Heat Predictions
The Heat come in as the underdog at +3, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 220, and our model predicts the Heat and Raptors to score a combined 227 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Heat +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook