The Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 07:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Arena.
Probable Starting Lineups
Miami Heat PG Kyle Lowry, SG Max Strus, SF Jimmy Butler, PF P.J. Tucker, C Bam Adebayo
Toronto Raptors PG Fred VanVleet, SG Gary Trent, SF O.G. Anunoby, PF Scottie Barnes, C Pascal Siakam
Key Injuries
Miami Heat
Miami has no reported injuries at this time.
Toronto Raptors
Malachi Flynn: Hamstring (QUESTIONABLE)
Yuta Watanabe: Quadricep (QUESTIONABLE)
David Johnson: Knee (OUT)
Recent Form
The Miami Heat come into this game with an overall record of 50-28, placing them 1st in the Eastern Conference. So far, Miami is above .500 on the road, holding a record of 23-16. Over their last five games, the Heat have played well, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Miami’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 111.0 points per game. Combined, the Heat’s last five opponents are giving up 110.0 points per contest. The Heat have been picking up wins while holding opponents to an average of 106.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 105.1. In the Miami Heat’s most recent game, Miami took down Chicago by a score of 127-109
The Toronto Raptors come into this game with an overall record of 45-32, placing them 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, Toronto is above .500 at home, holding a record of 21-16. The Raptors have played well over their last five games, picking up 5 wins. During this stretch, Toronto is averaging 118.0 points per game, 9.0 points more than their season average of 109.3. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. The Raptors come into this game also playing well defensively, holding their opponents to just 100.0 points per game. An improvement on their season average of 106.8. In the Toronto Raptors’ most recent game, Toronto took down Orlando by a score of 102-89.
Individual Player Analysis
As Miami travels to take on the Toronto Raptors, the Heat’s leading scorer is Jimmy Butler. Through 55 games, Butler is averaging 21 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 49.0% of his games. As Butler gets set to take on the Raptors, he could be in line for a big game as Toronto is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 52.54% of their games. This figure places them 26th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Pascal Siakam leads the Raptors in scoring, averaging 22 points across his 65 games. Throughout the season, Siakam has outscored his season average in 48.0% of his outings. Given that Miami’s defense has struggled to slow down their opponent’s top scorers, Pascal Siakam should be in line for a big performance. So far, the Heat have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 50.82% of their games, giving them a rank of 20th among NBA defenses.
Matchup Analysis
Heading into this matchup, the Miami Heat are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 23 of Miami’s 38 games, leading to a winning percentage of 61%. So far, the Toronto Raptors have played 42 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 42 times, by an average margin of -11.0 points.
- Get more details: Miami at Toronto 4/3/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, Toronto picked up a 110-106 win.
How the Public is Betting the Heat vs Raptors
67% are betting the Heat against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 212.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
- Heat are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
