Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 29/11/2024, 03:56  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 29/11/2024 at 04:01 in NBA Predictions

The Kaseya Center will play host to Saturday's entertaining clash between the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. The Heat (8-8) are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference while the Raptors (5-14) are in 13th place. Here's our prediction for the match. 

The Miami Heat comes into this clash on the heels of a 98-94 victory over divisional foes, the Charlotte Hornets, in the Eastern Conference. This signified their second encounter this season, with the last meeting ending in their favor (114-106).

Despite a disappointing start to the season, the Heat have made it three wins out of their last four outings (L1). They'll be aiming for back-to-back wins against a side they've not lost to in their past three encounters (W3). With a performance of eight wins and eight losses from their last 16 games, they are evenly balanced at .500.

Toronto Raptors finally got the breakthrough they were searching for, securing a hard-fought 119-93 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans to end their two-match losing streak. 

While they did manage to regain their momentum, this result marked their third win in the last 12 matches (L9). They could likely struggle here, having lost their last three away matches. The Raptors have recorded just five wins from their last 19 games in the Eastern Conference this season.