The Miami Heat (11-9) take on the Toronto Raptors (9-11) Wednesday with tip-off from Scotiabank Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Raptors won 3-1 last season
The Heat have lost 4 of 5 as they split 2 games with the Indiana Pacers Thursday and Saturday. The latest was a 144-129 loss to Indiana, which was missing star G Tyrese Haliburton. F Jimmy Butler had 33 points, 5 boards and 5 assists. Miami will suit up without C Bam Adebayo (hip) again in this one.
The Raptors have dropped 3 of 4 and have been posted up since a 119-106 loss to the New York Knicks Friday. F Pascal Siakam had 21 points, 8 boards and 3 assists. A big issue for Siakam this year is he’s shooting 19.8% from 3-point range, which is down from 32.4% last season.