The Miami Heat (40-23) will travel to the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards (23-39) on Sunday evening. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 7 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Heat-Wizards sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Heat at Wizards: Key injuries
Heat:
- SF Jae Crowder (jaw) out
- C Myles Leonard (ankle) out
- SG Tyler Herro (foot) out
Wizards:
- PG Ish Smith (hamstring) out
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
- SG Jerome Robinson (Achilles) questionable
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Heat at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:15 p.m. E.T.
Prediction
Heat 118, Wizards 112
Moneyline (ML)
The HEAT (-209) are big road moneyline favorites over the Wizards (+170) on Sunday evening. Miami has won four of their last five games with their only loss coming against the Pelicans on Friday night. Meanwhile, Washington is in a bit of a slump as they have lost six of their last nine games. While this game could be close throughout, take the Heat to win at the Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The HEAT (-5.5) are two-basket favorites over the Wizards on Sunday afternoon. Despite being 40-23 on the season, the Heat have really struggled against the spread as of late, failing to cover in 10 of their last 14 games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have covered in five of their last seven games. But expect their luck to run out on Sunday as the Heat are the much more talented team. Take the Heat -5.5 versus the Wizards.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 231.5 points, which feels high despite how good these two offenses have been this season. The Wizards are averaging nearly 116 points per game this season, but also have the 30th-ranked defense in the NBA. The Heat are near average in both categories, which could slow down the scoring in this game. Expect a ton of scoring, but for the UNDER 231.5 (-110) to ultimately hit in Washington.
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