The Raptors are currently on a two-game losing streak and will be 15-point underdogs as they travel to Miami to take on the Heat. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET at the Kaseya Center, and the game can be seen on BSSU.

Miami (-1425) is currently favored over Toronto (+815), and the over/under line is set at 218.5 points.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +15

This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 12th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-108 in favor of the Heat.
  • Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.

Taking a Look at the Raptors Chances on the Road

In their last game against the Nets, the Raptors lost by a score of 106-102. This loss put their overall record at 25-55 for the season. Going into the game, they were 12-point underdogs and covered the spread.

Today, the Raptors are 15-point underdogs against the Heat. This is the 57th time this season that they have been the underdog and they have gone 12-45 in those games. As the underdog, Toronto has a scoring margin of -9.6 points per game.

In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Raptors are 41-38-1. 68 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 218.5. On average, their games have combined for 231.3 points.

Against the spread, the Raptors have gone 21-18 on the road and have covered in their last two road games. Overall, their ATS record is 35-45. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place and 5th in the Atlantic Division.

The Raptors are 20th in the NBA in scoring at 112.6 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 114.9 points per game.

So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.8% of their games. They are 11th in the league in pace at 99.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 17th in the league at 54%.

Looking at the Raptors defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.7 points per game (24th). Most recently, the Raptors’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 106 points to the Nets.

Will Miami Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Miami’s ATS record at home this season is 15-24 after failing to cover the spread in their last two home games. The Heat are favored by 15 points today and have an ATS record of 22-21 as the favorite.

In their last game, the Heat were 2.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks but lost by a score of 111-92. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Miami’s ATS record for the season is 39-38.

This season, Miami has an O/U record of 33-47, and their games have averaged 218.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 218.5.

Looking at their record vs. the Eastern Conference, the Heat are 30-20 and are currently in 8th place in the East. Within their division, they are 13-3 and are 2nd in the Southeast.

Here are Miami’s O/U records for games with higher and lower lines than 218.5: 17-30 (previous games) and 16-17 (lower lines). This season, their games have averaged 220.7 points per game.

In their last game, the Heat lost to the Mavericks by a score of 111-92. Miami was getting 2.5 points as the underdog going into the game.

Miami is 39-38 ATS for the season, going 24-14 ATS on the road and 15-24 ATS at home. Today, they are favored by 15 points.

The Heat have won two straight games as the favorite and are 33-13 overall as the favorite this season. In their last game, Miami lost to the Mavericks by a score of 111-92.

For the season, Miami is 44-36 and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 30-20 and 14-16 vs. non-conference opponents.

In their last game, the Heat lost to the Mavericks by a score of 111-92. Miami was getting 2.5 points as the underdog going into the game.

Miami’s O/U record for the season is 33-47, and their games have averaged 218.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 218.5.

At home, the Heat are averaging 111.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. Overall, they are 27th in scoring at 109.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Miami is 29th in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Heat are 18th in three-point percentage at 37%. On average, they are making 12.4 threes per game, which is 18th in the league. From inside the arc, Miami is 27th in two-point shooting at 52%.

So far this season, the Heat have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.8% of their games. In terms of free throws, Miami is 10th in made free throws per game and 13th in attempts.

So far this season, the Heat defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 108.5 points allowed per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Heat’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.3% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.