Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 31/03/2024, 04:55  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 31/03/2024 at 05:52 in NBA Predictions

The Miami Heat will visit the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards in the NBA on Sunday night. The hosts are 14-60 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 40-33 and seventh in the Conference standings. 

The Miami Heat have been in solid form, winning five of their last eight games overall. They will aim to maintain their momentum after achieving their largest margin of victory in team history with a commanding 142-82 home win against the Trail Blazers on Friday. Thomas Bryant led the team with an impressive performance, scoring 26 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and blocking two shots, while Terry Rozier added 22 points along with six assists. Despite averaging only 109.8 points per game, ranking 27th in the league, the Heat have shown better offensive output at home, where they score 112.5 points per game, compared to 107.1 points per game on the road. However, defensively, the Heat have excelled this season, allowing just 108.3 points per game, which is the fourth-best record in the NBA. Josh Richardson is sidelined, while Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and Nikola Jovic are doubtful for the upcoming match.

In a matchup between the two bottom-ranked teams in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons, on an eight-game losing streak, managed to secure a 96-87 road victory against the Washington Wizards. Corey Kispert led the Wizards in scoring with 23 points, while Deni Avdija contributed 18 points along with 11 rebounds and nine assists. Washington currently ranks 17th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 113.4 points per game, whereas Miami boasts the third-best defense in the league, allowing just 108.5 points per game. The Wizards perform slightly better offensively at home, averaging 112.6 points per game, compared to 114.1 points per game on the road. However, defensively, they have struggled significantly, ranking last in the league, allowing an average of 123.0 points per game. Bilal Coulibaly and Isaiah Livers are sidelined, while Tyus Jones, Richaun Holmes, and Landry Shamet are doubtful for the upcoming match.