The Raptors wrap up a five-game homestand in Tampa on Friday night by facing the Heat for the second straight game there and looking to avoid the “home” sweep.
The Dinos will be favoured on the NBA odds.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Toronto swept its only other baseball-type series season, coming against Charlotte last Thursday and Saturday. It’s the fourth such series for Miami. The Heat split two at home vs. Milwaukee, were swept in Philadelphia and split two at home vs. Detroit.
Presumably, the Heat will remain without All-Star Jimmy Butler and fellow guard Avery Bradley again here as neither even traveled to Tampa for the two-game set as they are in the COVID-protocols. Then again, teams and the league are being purposefully vague on players’ status so it’s not impossible they fly up and play if cleared. Not likely, however. Backup centre Meyers Leonard also didn’t make the trip but due to a shoulder injury.
Toronto is 3-7 against the spread in the past 10 meetings after losing/failing to cover Wednesday.
Miami Heat
Miami was an upset winner in Tampa on Wednesday, 111-102. Kendrick Nunn, who doesn’t play a lot of minutes when the Heat are fully healthy, had 28 points (entering, he had 33 points all year) and was 9-for-12 shooting in 35 minutes off the bench. Andre Iguodala added 13 off the bench, while Bam Adebayo had 14 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Toronto native Kelly Olynyk, starting while the Heat are short-handed, had 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in his best game of the year. Young star sharpshooter Tyler Herro missed his third straight game with back spasms but he’s with the team and listed questionable for Friday.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors’ three-game winning streak, all in Tampa, was snapped Wednesday. Kyle Lowry started fast with Toronto’s first seven points but then disappeared offensively, finishing with eight points on 2-for-12 shooting. He did have 10 rebounds and seven assists. Lowry needs 14 points to reach 10,000 for his career with Toronto. Chris Boucher came back to earth with eight points and just one rebound in 23 minutes off the bench. Fred VanVleet had 24 points to lead the Dinos. They shot just 39.8 per cent overall and 30.2 per cent in the second half when Miami dominated.
Pascal Siakam said afterward that he’s dealing with a nagging groin injury, although he played 37 minutes Wednesday. However, he didn’t practice Thursday and in question for Friday. In case you missed it, Toronto waived centre Alex Len before Wednesday’s game.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Jan 2:57pm | MIA | -2.5 -110 | O +220.5 -110 |
| Closing 22 Jan 11:57pm | MIA | -2.5 -110 | O +220.5 -109 |
- Regular Season
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
19.6 |
| Assists |
7.75 |
| Rebounds |
9.57 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.9 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
20.07 |
| Assists |
6.67 |
| Rebounds |
7.47 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.68 |
| Blocks |
1.94 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
19.6 |
| Assists |
7.75 |
| Rebounds |
9.57 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.9 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
20.07 |
| Assists |
6.67 |
| Rebounds |
7.47 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.68 |
| Blocks |
1.94 |
Injuries
Bam Adebayo (C)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Tyler Herro (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Tyler Herro (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Aron Baynes (C)
Norman Powell (SG)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Terence Davis II (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bam Adebayo (C) | Ques Fri | Knee - 25 / 02 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Adebayo has tendinosis in his left knee, leaving his availability for Friday's matchup with the Jazz hazy. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 25 / 02 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Vincent is battling some right knee soreness, but is still expected to lace up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 23 / 02 / 21 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is expected to face the Raptors on Wednesday despite a knee injury. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 22 / 02 / 21 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is expected to take on the Thunder on Monday despite a knee injury. |
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| Tyler Herro (SG) | Ques Fri | Hip - 21 / 02 / 21 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Herro has missed the previous two games with a right hip contusion, and it is unknown if he will partake in Friday's showdown against the Jazz. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 15 / 02 / 21 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
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Vincent is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to play Wednesday against the Warriors. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 13 / 02 / 21 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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Vincent is expected to face the Jazz on Saturday despite a knee injury. |
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| Tyler Herro (SG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 11 / 02 / 21 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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Herro was absent from the lineup during the last game as he is going through the league's health and safety protocols, but he is likely to be in the line up for Saturday's tilt versus the Jazz. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 11 / 02 / 21 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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Vincent is dealing with some soreness in his right knee, but he is expected to take the court on Thursday against the Rockets. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 08 / 02 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Vincent if dealing with right knee soreness, but is likely to suit up in Tuesday's match versus the Knicks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 16 / 02 / 21 | 4-3 | 2-5 | + - |
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Lowry has missed the previous four games with a left thumb sprain, but it is anticipated that he will partake in Wednesday's matchup versus the Heat. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 10 / 02 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Watanabe has missed the last four contests with a sprained left ankle, and it is undetermined if he will be available for Thursday's clash with the Bucks. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Ques Wed | Back - 08 / 02 / 21 | 6-5 | 6-5 | + - |
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Lowry was lifted from the previous game due to back spasms, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available against the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Aron Baynes (C) | Prob Fri | Groin - 05 / 02 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Baynes is expected to face the Nets on Friday despite a groin injury. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Prob Tues | Quadricep - 29 / 01 / 21 | 9-7 | 10-6 | + - |
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Powell has sat out the last two games with a right quad contusion, and is likely to be available against the Magic on Tuesday. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Calf - 27 / 01 / 21 | 9-8 | 11-6 | + - |
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Anunoby is sidelined with a left calf strain, but he is expected to return against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Ques Wed | Knee - 25 / 01 / 21 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Siakam sat out the previous two games due to left knee swelling, and it is uncertain if he will suit up versus the Bucks on Wednesday. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Ques Mon | Foot - 22 / 01 / 21 | 11-9 | 11-9 | + - |
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Lowry has missed the previous two games due to soreness in his right foot, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Pacers on Monday. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Prob Fri | Groin - 21 / 01 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Siakam is expected to suit up against the Heat on Friday despite a groin injury. |
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| Terence Davis II (SG) | Prob Wed | Hip - 20 / 01 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Davis II is expected to face the Heat on Wednesday despite a right hip contusion. |
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MIAMI HEAT
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TORONTO RAPTORS
110
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Jan 2:57pm MIA -2.5 -110 O +220.5 -110 Closing 22 Jan 11:57pm MIA -2.5 -110 O +220.5 -109 -
- Regular Season
Heat Team Leaders
Points 19.6
Assists 7.75
Rebounds 9.57
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.9
Blocks 1
Points 20.07
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 7.47
FG% 60
Steals 1.68
Blocks 1.94
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- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 19.6
Assists 7.75
Rebounds 9.57
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.9
Blocks 1
Points 20.07
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 7.47
FG% 60
Steals 1.68
Blocks 1.94
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Injuries
Bam Adebayo (C)
Ques Fri Knee - 25 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 25 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 23 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 22 / 02 / 21Tyler Herro (SG)
Ques Fri Hip - 21 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 15 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 13 / 02 / 21Tyler Herro (SG)
Prob Sat Illness - 11 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 02 / 21Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 02 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 16 / 02 / 21Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 10 / 02 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Ques Wed Back - 08 / 02 / 21Aron Baynes (C)
Prob Fri Groin - 05 / 02 / 21Norman Powell (SG)
Prob Tues Quadricep - 29 / 01 / 21OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Calf - 27 / 01 / 21Pascal Siakam (PF)
Ques Wed Knee - 25 / 01 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Ques Mon Foot - 22 / 01 / 21Pascal Siakam (PF)
Prob Fri Groin - 21 / 01 / 21Terence Davis II (SG)
Prob Wed Hip - 20 / 01 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bam Adebayo (C) Ques Fri Knee - 25 / 02 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Adebayo has tendinosis in his left knee, leaving his availability for Friday's matchup with the Jazz hazy.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 25 / 02 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Vincent is battling some right knee soreness, but is still expected to lace up against the Jazz on Friday.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 23 / 02 / 21 3-0 1-2 + - Vincent is expected to face the Raptors on Wednesday despite a knee injury.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Mon Knee - 22 / 02 / 21 3-0 1-2 + - Vincent is expected to take on the Thunder on Monday despite a knee injury.
Tyler Herro (SG) Ques Fri Hip - 21 / 02 / 21 4-0 2-2 + - Herro has missed the previous two games with a right hip contusion, and it is unknown if he will partake in Friday's showdown against the Jazz.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 15 / 02 / 21 4-3 4-3 + - Vincent is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to play Wednesday against the Warriors.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 13 / 02 / 21 5-3 4-4 + - Vincent is expected to face the Jazz on Saturday despite a knee injury.
Tyler Herro (SG) Prob Sat Illness - 11 / 02 / 21 5-4 4-5 + - Herro was absent from the lineup during the last game as he is going through the league's health and safety protocols, but he is likely to be in the line up for Saturday's tilt versus the Jazz.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 02 / 21 5-4 4-5 + - Vincent is dealing with some soreness in his right knee, but he is expected to take the court on Thursday against the Rockets.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 02 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Vincent if dealing with right knee soreness, but is likely to suit up in Tuesday's match versus the Knicks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 16 / 02 / 21 4-3 2-5 + - Lowry has missed the previous four games with a left thumb sprain, but it is anticipated that he will partake in Wednesday's matchup versus the Heat.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Ques Thurs Ankle - 10 / 02 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Watanabe has missed the last four contests with a sprained left ankle, and it is undetermined if he will be available for Thursday's clash with the Bucks.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Ques Wed Back - 08 / 02 / 21 6-5 6-5 + - Lowry was lifted from the previous game due to back spasms, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Aron Baynes (C) Prob Fri Groin - 05 / 02 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Baynes is expected to face the Nets on Friday despite a groin injury.
Norman Powell (SG) Prob Tues Quadricep - 29 / 01 / 21 9-7 10-6 + - Powell has sat out the last two games with a right quad contusion, and is likely to be available against the Magic on Tuesday.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Calf - 27 / 01 / 21 9-8 11-6 + - Anunoby is sidelined with a left calf strain, but he is expected to return against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Ques Wed Knee - 25 / 01 / 21 10-8 11-7 + - Siakam sat out the previous two games due to left knee swelling, and it is uncertain if he will suit up versus the Bucks on Wednesday.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Ques Mon Foot - 22 / 01 / 21 11-9 11-9 + - Lowry has missed the previous two games due to soreness in his right foot, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Pacers on Monday.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Prob Fri Groin - 21 / 01 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Siakam is expected to suit up against the Heat on Friday despite a groin injury.
Terence Davis II (SG) Prob Wed Hip - 20 / 01 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Davis II is expected to face the Heat on Wednesday despite a right hip contusion.