The Toronto Raptors will begin a stretch without Scottie Barnes when they visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Barnes is out for at least the next week with an ankle sprain, which is a tough blow for the 7-18 Raptors. The news comes at a bad time too as Miami is starting to roll, winning three straight and seven of their last 10 as they climb up the Eastern Conference standings. The 12-10 Heat are now fourth in the East.
The sudden surge for Miami comes amidst Jimmy Butler trade rumours too. Butler and the Heat have gone over 120 points in each of their three straight victories and it’s Tyler Herro who’s had the hot hand with a pair of 30-plus-point nights.
Tip-off at Kaseya Center gets underway at 7:30 p.m. EST with the Heat coming in as double-digit favourites on the point spread and the over-under at 222.5 on the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Heat NBA Betting Odds
Dating back to last season, the Raptors are 1-14 in their last 15 games on the road. Toronto comes in well-rested though, not playing since Monday and not suiting up again until this upcoming Monday. This gap would typically be an advantage for Toronto, but Miami’s even more rested as they look to wrap up a four-game sweep of a home stand that started on December 4 and saw the Heat last take the court on Sunday vs. Cleveland.
Miami’s covered in six of their last seven home contests. Four of the last five Raptors–Heat meetings have finished over the total, and Toronto comes into this tilt having allowed a minimum of 110 points in seven straight games. Miami’s team total is listed at 117.5.
Toronto Raptors
With Scottie Barnes sidelined, Toronto’s going to need to fill a starting lineup spot and the answer when Barnes was again injured last month ended up being going smaller. Guard Davion Mitchell came into the Raptors starting five during Barnes’ prior absence and likely will again on Thursday. Another candidate could be rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter, who is coming off a career-high 19 points against New York on Monday. Walter’s played 20-plus minutes in three straight games as his volume already has naturally increased.
Within the existing starters, it’s R.J. Barrett who’s going to need to take more on. Barrett’s averaging a team-high 23.6 points per game but will likely also need to become more of a distributor, as Barnes was averaging a team-high 7.4 assists per contest.
Miami Heat
With three comfortable home victories over the Lakers, Suns, and Cavaliers, Thursday has trap game potential. Miami’s experience should be able to overcome any concerns with Toronto being a trap for the Heat, especially considering their depth. Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr. , and now Dru Smith are contributing off the bench and could all see some extra court time if this game gets out of hand.
And if it gets out of hand, Tyler Herro is likely going to have his fingerprints all over it. Herro’s been red hot in December with a trio of 30-point nights in Miami’s five games this month. The three-ball has been clicking for Herro too as he’s averaging nearly five made threes a game in December, and hit at least five in all three of his 30-point games this month.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 11 Dec 1:04pm | - | - | O +222.5 -110 |
Closing 13 Dec 2:43am | - | - | O +216.5 -120 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points |
21.59 |
Assists |
6.4 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
66.7 |
Steals |
1.5 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
23.73 |
Assists |
5.55 |
Rebounds |
10 |
FG% |
58.3 |
Steals |
1.5 |
Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
Heat Team Leaders
Points |
21.59 |
Assists |
6.4 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
66.7 |
Steals |
1.5 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
23.73 |
Assists |
5.55 |
Rebounds |
10 |
FG% |
58.3 |
Steals |
1.5 |
Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Jamal Shead (SG)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Nikola Jovic (SF)
Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Nikola Jovic (SF)
Kevin Love (PF)
Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Duncan Robinson (SF)
Duncan Robinson (SF)
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (SG)
Duncan Robinson (SF)
Jimmy Butler (PF)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Ingram (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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Jakob Poeltl (C) | Out Tues | Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Poeltl missed the last three games with a right hip injury, and he is not expected to dress against the 76ers on Tuesday. |
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RJ Barrett (SF) | Out Tues | Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Barrett is bothered by a concussion, and he is unlikely to be active against the 76ers on Tuesday. |
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Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday. |
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Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Tues | Face - 03 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 4-1 | + - |
Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 | 3-3 | 4-2 | + - |
Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Davion Mitchell (PG) | Ques Wed | Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. |
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Jamal Shead (SG) | Ques Tues | Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Fri | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Nikola Jovic (SF) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
Jovic is nursing a calf injury, but he is projected to be active for Monday's matchup against the Celtics. |
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Haywood Highsmith (SF) | Prob Fri | Achilles - 06 / 02 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Highsmith is dealing with achilles injury, but he is expected to be on court against the Nets on Friday. |
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Nikola Jovic (SF) | Prob Fri | Calf - 06 / 02 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Jovic is suffering with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Nets on Friday. |
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Kevin Love (PF) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 06 / 02 / 25 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Love is ailing with an illness, and it has yet to be determined if he will kit up against the Thunder on Thursday. |
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Haywood Highsmith (SF) | Prob Wed | Achilles - 05 / 02 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Highsmith is dealing with a left Achilles injury, and he is likely to suit up on Wednesday versus the 76ers. |
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Duncan Robinson (SF) | Prob Wed | Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Robinson is laid up with a right hip contusion, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the 76ers on Wednesday. |
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Duncan Robinson (SF) | Prob Tues | Hip - 03 / 02 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
Robinson is hampered with a right hip contusion, but he is expected to feature in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bulls. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
Jaquez Jr. is ailing from illness, but he is likely to be active against the Cleveland on Wednesday. |
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Duncan Robinson (SF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
Robinson is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Monday. |
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Jimmy Butler (PF) | Out indefinitely | Suspension - 22 / 01 / 25 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
Butler is facing a suspension due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, and he will miss an extended period. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 Dec 1:04pm - - O +222.5 -110 Closing 13 Dec 2:43am - - O +216.5 -120 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 21.59
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.29
Points 23.73
Assists 5.55
Rebounds 10
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
Heat Team Leaders
Points 21.59
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.29
Points 23.73
Assists 5.55
Rebounds 10
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25Brandon Ingram (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Out Tues Hip - 05 / 02 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Out Tues Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25Jamal Shead (SG)
Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Nikola Jovic (SF)
Prob Mon Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Prob Fri Achilles - 06 / 02 / 25Nikola Jovic (SF)
Prob Fri Calf - 06 / 02 / 25Kevin Love (PF)
Ques Thurs Illness - 06 / 02 / 25Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Prob Wed Achilles - 05 / 02 / 25Duncan Robinson (SF)
Prob Wed Hip - 05 / 02 / 25Duncan Robinson (SF)
Prob Tues Hip - 03 / 02 / 25Jaime Jaquez Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Illness - 27 / 01 / 25Duncan Robinson (SF)
Ques Mon Illness - 27 / 01 / 25Jimmy Butler (PF)
Out indefinitely Suspension - 22 / 01 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 2-0 1-1 + - Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Out Tues Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 3-2 4-1 + - Poeltl missed the last three games with a right hip injury, and he is not expected to dress against the 76ers on Tuesday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Out Tues Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 3-2 4-1 + - Barrett is bothered by a concussion, and he is unlikely to be active against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 3-2 4-1 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25 3-2 4-1 + - Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 3-3 4-2 + - Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 4-3 4-3 + - Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Jamal Shead (SG) Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 4-3 4-3 + - Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nikola Jovic (SF) Prob Mon Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 0-0 0-0 + - Jovic is nursing a calf injury, but he is projected to be active for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.
Haywood Highsmith (SF) Prob Fri Achilles - 06 / 02 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Highsmith is dealing with achilles injury, but he is expected to be on court against the Nets on Friday.
Nikola Jovic (SF) Prob Fri Calf - 06 / 02 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Jovic is suffering with a calf injury, but he is expected to play against the Nets on Friday.
Kevin Love (PF) Ques Thurs Illness - 06 / 02 / 25 1-1 1-1 + - Love is ailing with an illness, and it has yet to be determined if he will kit up against the Thunder on Thursday.
Haywood Highsmith (SF) Prob Wed Achilles - 05 / 02 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Highsmith is dealing with a left Achilles injury, and he is likely to suit up on Wednesday versus the 76ers.
Duncan Robinson (SF) Prob Wed Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Robinson is laid up with a right hip contusion, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Duncan Robinson (SF) Prob Tues Hip - 03 / 02 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Robinson is hampered with a right hip contusion, but he is expected to feature in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 3-3 3-3 + - Jaquez Jr. is ailing from illness, but he is likely to be active against the Cleveland on Wednesday.
Duncan Robinson (SF) Ques Mon Illness - 27 / 01 / 25 3-3 3-3 + - Robinson is ailing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Magic on Monday.
Jimmy Butler (PF) Out indefinitely Suspension - 22 / 01 / 25 4-5 5-4 + - Butler is facing a suspension due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, and he will miss an extended period.