Heat vs Raptors Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 11/30/2024 at 3:38 PM ET

Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors 12/01/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 12/1/2024, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: MIA -4.5 ; O/U 223

Heat vs Raptors Prediction

The Miami Heat look for their third consecutive victory on Sunday when visiting the Toronto Raptors. Miami is 9-8 and second in the Southeast Division, three games behind the first-place Orlando Magic. Miami defeated Toronto in the first of two consecutive games between the two 121-111 on Friday night. Jimmy Butler was the leading scorer for Miami, scoring 26 points. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Tyler Herro is leading Miami in scoring and assists with averages of 23.6 points and 5.1 assists per game while Bam Adebayo is the leading rebounder with an average of 9.3 per game. Jimmy Butler is the second-leading scorer with an average of 19.0 points per game and is one of five players for Miami averaging double figures in scoring. Miami scores an average of 110.4 points per game.

When hosting Miami, the Toronto Raptors look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Sunday. Toronto is 5-15 and 4th in the Atlantic division, 11 ½ games behind the first-place Boston Celtics. In Toronto's 10-point loss to Miami, the leading scorer for the Raptors was RJ Barnett with 25 points. The Raptors committed 19 turnovers to only 10 by Miami.

RJ Barrett is leading Toronto in scoring and assists with averages over 22.9 points and 6.3 assists per game while Jakob Poeltl is the leading rebounder with an average of 11.9 per game. Scottie Barnes is the second-leading scorer with an average of 20.4 points per game and one of seven players for Toronto averaging double figures in scoring. Toronto scores an average of 112.5 points per game.

Heat vs Raptors Pick Analysis

Miami will pick up a victory on the road versus Toronto but the Raptors will play well enough to cover the number at home. Toronto has covered the number in five of its last seven as well as in six of its last seven played at home. Miami has failed to cover the number in eight of the last 12 head-to-head versus Toronto. The Heat will struggle to win and come up short ATS. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat wins but falls short ATS 110-109.

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