Miami Heat (8-8) vs Toronto Raptors (5-14)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Kaseya Center)
Betting Odds: Miami Heat -7 / Toronto Raptors +7 --- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat meet Friday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Pistons, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Pacers, Thunder, and Mavericks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 22.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20 points and 8.4 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Hornets, lost to the Bucks, and they play the Celtics, Lakers, and Suns next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 18.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Raptors have lost 13 of their last 14 road games.
- The Heat have won each of their last six Friday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last six Friday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Raptors' last nine games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Heat's last five games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 30th for second-chance points (178) this season.
- The Heat rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.2).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.8).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.2) this season.
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Prediction
The Miami Heat remain a team I don't trust with big numbers because they play with their food more times than not. The Heat lose games they shouldn't, the offense is inconsistent, and they nearly blew a 70-point lead to the Hornets on Wednesday. It's always an adventure with the Heat. Also, while the Toronto Raptors don't win games much, they're 13-6 ATS on the season. The Raptors have been in endless close games, and it makes you wonder what they could be if they could finish or if they were healthy. Give me the road dog.
Randy’s Pick Toronto Raptors +7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
