Heat vs Raptors Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/16/2024 at 6:09 PM ET

Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors 01/17/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/18/2024, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: MIA 1.5 (-120); O/U 227.5

The Miami Heat look for their fourth consecutive victory on Wednesday when visiting the Toronto Raptors. Miami is 24-16 and first in the Southeast Division, two games ahead of the second place Orlando Magic. Miami defeated the Brooklyn Nets 96-95 on Monday night in overtime. Jimmy Butler was the leading scorer with 31 points in his first game back after missing seven. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA predictions.

Tyler Herro is the leading scorer for Miami with an average of 22.4 points per game, while Bam Adebayo is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 22.11 points at 10.4 rebounds per game. Jimmy Butler is the third leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 21.0 points and 4.5 assists per game. Miami scores an average of 112.3 points per game.

The Toronto Raptors look to snap a four-game losing streak with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting Miami. Toronto is 15-25 and last in the Atlantic division, 16 games behind the first place Boston Celtics. Toronto was defeated by the Celtics 105-96 on Monday. The leading scorer for Toronto was RJ Barrett with 24 points.

The three leading scorers for Toronto are Pascal Siakam with an average of 22.3 points per game, Scottie Barnes with an average of 20.4 points per game and RJ Barrett with an average of 19.3 points per game. Barnes is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.4 per game and Dennis Schroder is the leader in assists with an average of 6.6 per game.

Our Free NBA Pick for Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat

Miami arrives having won each of its last three straight up and the Heat are 2-1 ATS over that stretch. Toronto has lost each other's last four straight up and the Raptors are 1-3 ATS over that span. Toronto has failed to cover the number in six of its last nine played at home. Miami is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, holding opponents to an average of 110.6 points per game which is second best. Final Score Prediction Miami Heat wins and covers ATS 113-99.

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