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The Toronto Raptors (37-38) are 5.5-point favorites over the Miami Heat (40-35) on March 28, 2023 at Scotiabank Arena in a matchup featuring two of the strongest defensive squads in the NBA — the Raptors are fifth in points allowed per game (111.9) and the Heat are second (109.9). The point total is set as 219 points in the outing.
How to bet Raptors vs. Heat
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Raptors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Raptors have -208 odds to pick up the win, while the Heat are listed at +173 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 219 points.
Raptors vs. Heat Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
Raptors vs. Heat Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Raptors are 37-36-2 this year. Toronto has been chosen as the favorite in 45 games this year and has walked away with the win 27 times (60%) in those games. Raptors games this year have gone over the total in 40 out of 75 opportunities (53.3%).
In the Heat’s 75 games this year, they have 27 wins against the spread. Miami has compiled a 6-14 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 30% of those games). Heat games this year have eclipsed the over/under 35 times in 75 opportunities (46.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Raptors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 65 | 24.2 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 63 | 19.8 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 63 | 17.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| OG Anunoby | 61 | 16.8 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| Scottie Barnes | 70 | 15.5 | 6.8 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Heat
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 60 | 22.8 | 6 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 70 | 20.9 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Tyler Herro | 61 | 20.3 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3 |
| Max Strus | 73 | 11.9 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Kyle Lowry | 50 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
Raptors: Will Barton: Doubtful (Ankle), Otto Porter: Out (Foot), Gary Trent: Questionable (Elbow), Dalano Banton: Out (Thumb), Joe Wieskamp: Doubtful (Hamstring)
Heat: Kyle Lowry: Questionable (Knee), Nikola Jovic: Out (Back)
What you need to know about the Toronto Raptors
Toronto has been lifted by its defense, as it ranks fifth-best in the NBA by giving up just 111.9 points per game. It ranks 21st in the league in points scored (113 per contest). The Raptors are posting 114.4 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 111.4 points per contest. On offense, the Raptors have picked up their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 115.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 113 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
Toronto ranks third-worst in the NBA with a 33.9% shooting percentage from downtown. Meanwhile, it is making 10.9 treys per game (24th-ranked in league). In terms of shot breakdown, the Raptors have taken 64.8% two-pointers (accounting for 73.9% of the team’s buckets) and 35.2% threes (26.1%).
What you need to know about the Miami Heat
In 2022-23, Miami is worst in the NBA on offense (109.1 points scored per game) but second-best on defense (109.9 points allowed). At home, the Heat average 110.7 points per game. On the road, they average 107.5. The Heat are scoring 115.8 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 6.7 more than their average for the season (109.1).
Beyond the arc, Miami is 18th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.7). It is fourth-worst in 3-point percentage at 34.1%. The Heat take 59.7% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 40.3% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 69.9% of the Heat’s baskets are 2-pointers, and 30.1% are 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Raptors, and we expect that Heat will cover the spread (Raptors -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 219 points.
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