The Toronto Raptors will begin their two-game road trip in Florida with a clash against the Miami Heat. Monday’s clash at the Kaseya Center marks the first of four regular-season meetings between the two Eastern Conference teams.
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction
The Raptors-Heat clash is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FDSSUN and TSN. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
Moneyline: Raptors (+192) vs Heat (-230)
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Odds: Raptors +5.5 (-105) vs Heat -5.5 (-115)
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Total (O/U): O237.5 (-110) vs U237.5 (-110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Preview
The Toronto Raptors have been one of the early surprises of the season, currently sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-11 record. The frontcourt duo of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram is responsible for most of that success, averaging a combined 41.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game.
However, that momentum has slowed in recent games. The Raptors head to Miami on a four-game skid after home defeats against the LA Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks, losing by an average differential of 13.0 points per game.
Miami finds itself in a very similar position. The Heat sit just one place below Toronto in the East with a 14-11 record and also come into Monday’s matchup on a four-game skid.
Norman Powell’s transition to his new team has been one of the Heat's positive takeaways. The combo guard wasted no time finding his rhythm, leading the team with 24.6 points per game.
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Predicted Starting 5s
Raptors Starting 5
G: Immanuel Quickley | G: Brandon Ingram | F: Ochai Agbaji | F: Scottie Barnes | C: Jakob Poeltl
Heat Starting 5
G: Davion Mitchell | G: Tyler Herro | F: Norman Powell | F: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Betting Tips
- Brandon Ingram O/U 22.5 points - Take the over
- Jakob Poeltl O/U 9.5 rebounds - Take the under
- Davion Mitchell O/U 7.5 assists - Take the under
- Kel’el Ware O/U 7.5 points - Take the over
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Prediction
The Heat and the Raptors have had similarly strong seasons, and this matchup is expected to be closely contested. However, Miami is favored to come out on top, especially with Tyler Herro expected to play after a two-game absence. The team performs noticeably better with him on the floor, and his presence could prove to be the key difference.
Prediction: Expect the Heat to win by five points.
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