The seriously struggling Toronto Raptors host the red hot Miami Heat, Wednesday Feb 16, as the Heat look for their fourth straight win over the Raptors. The Raptors won their last homestand against the Heat 111-103. NBA oddsmakers have the Heat as -9 point road favorites over the Raptors with the over/under set at 203.5 points. Be sure to check Heat vs Raptors NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Heat (40-15) (20-10 V) have won nine of their last ten games including five of six away from home. The Heat are coming off Tuesday's 110-103 win over Indiana. Bosh's new team got off to a rocky start this season, but Miami moved within percentage points of Boston atop the Eastern Conference. Wade tied a franchise record for most points in a first half with 31, and finished with 41, while James scored 27 and Bosh added 27. The trio combined for 19 of Miami's 28 points in the final quarter to help the Heat recover after squandering a 24-point lead. Wade also led the way in Miami's first game against the Raptors on Nov. 13, scoring 31 points in a 109-100 win. James carried the Heat Jan 22, finishing with 38 points and 11 rebounds, and Mike Miller also stepped up with a season-high 32 points. Miller, though, will not play in this game after taking an elbow to the head Tuesday.
The Raptors (15-40) (10-17 H) have dropped eight of ten including lost three of five at home. Former Raptor Chris Bosh will make his first appearance in Toronto after joining the Heat. Bosh, the Raptors' all-time leader in points (10,275), rebounds (4,776) and blocks (600) in seven seasons with Toronto, decision to leave the Raptors and join Miami left Toronto fans with a sour taste in their mouths. Bosh is prepared for the same kind of booing and heckling James received in his first game back in Cleveland, and has no regrets about how he left the Raptors. Bosh didn't have much success in his first game against his former team, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds. He missed the second meeting, a 120-103 victory Jan. 22 because of a sprained left ankle. Although Toronto hasn't had much to celebrate lately, it defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 98-93 on Sunday, just its second victory in 18 games. Andrea Bargnani, who has totaled 50 points in two games against Miami this year, scored 27, while Ed Davis added 13 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Toronto.
- Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
- Favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Heat are 5-15 ATS in the last 20 meetings.
- Heat are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Toronto.
- Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
- Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Heat vs Raptors
When: Wednesday, Feb 16, 7:00 PM ET
Pick: Heat -9
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The Bottom Line: The Raptors don’t have a chance. Be sure to check Heat vs Raptors Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
