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The Toronto Raptors (7-18) visit the Miami Heat (12-10) on Thursday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Heat won 121-111 at home on Nov. 29 while Raptors won 119-116 at home on Dec. 1
Toronto has lost 3 games in a row after falling 113-108 against the New York Knicks on Monday while covering as a 7.5-point home underdog. G RJ Barrett scored a game-high 30 points as the Raptors shot 44.8% from the field.
The Heat have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113 on Sunday as 2.5-point home underdogs. G Tyler Herro led all scorers with 34 points while 6 Miami players scored in double figures.
Raptors at Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Heat -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +10.5 (-110) | Heat -10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Raptors at Heat key injuries
Raptors
- F Scottie Barnes (ankle) out
- F Bruce Brown (reconditioning) out
- G Immanuel Quickly (elbow) out
Heat
- F Jimmy Butler (knee) probable
- G Pelle Larsson (ankle) doubtful
- G Josh Richardson (heel) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Raptors at Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Heat 115, Raptors 107
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Heat (-500) to win on Thursday against a Raptors (+375) team that is 1-11 on the road.
Against the spread
LEAN RAPTORS +10.5 (-110).
As much as the Raptors have struggled, they have been solid against the spread. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and 17-8 ATS overall. Even dealing with injuries, Toronto has battled, which will keep it within the range of covering.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).
Toronto has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10 games, including 3 of its last 4 and 3 of its last 4 on the road. Miami has limited its opponents to 111 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 games and 7 of its last 10.
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