Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/12/2024, 04:22  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 12/12/2024 at 06:11 in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors are set to lock horns in Friday's NBA action at the Kaseya Center. The Heat (12-10) are currently positioned in 5th place in the Eastern Conference table, while the Raptors (7-18) are positioned in 14th place. Here's our match prediction.

After posting two consecutive defeats against the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, the Miami Heat have managed to bounce back impressively, securing three consecutive wins, all of which were recorded in front of their home crowd. 

Their most recent match saw them defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113 on Tuesday to become the third team this season to achieve such a feat.

Their form at home has been impressive with seven wins from their last 11 games (L4).

The Heat are averaging 112.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting while allowing 109.3 points in return. 

The Toronto Raptors, in contrast, have been struggling for consistency in their past games. Following a two-match winning streak against the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers, they went on to lose three consecutive matches.

Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the New York Knicks losing 113-108 at Scotiabank Arena. This marked their fourth defeat in six matches.

Away form has been cause for concern, with six wins from their last 14 matches (L8).

The Raptors are averaging 112.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting while allowing 117.2 points in return.