Raptors vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 11:46PM
The Toronto Raptors will play the Miami Heat in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes, the Raptors are up against a Heat team that includes Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Raptors vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Raptors vs Heat
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Toronto-Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Heat a 61% chance of winning against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
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Raptors vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Raptors $2.38, Heat $1.72
- Line: Raptors +3 ($1.95), Heat -3 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Raptors at $2.38 and the Heat at $1.72.
The Raptors are 3-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.95 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Heat (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Raptors vs Heat is set at 225.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Raptors and the Heat have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 225.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Raptors vs Heat game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Raptors vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.72 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Heat -3 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Raptors vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raptors vs Heat at Scotiabank Arena this Thursday has the Heat winning 114-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Miami on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Raptors vs Heat: Player Props
Looking for Raptors vs Heat player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Scotiabank Arena.
RJ Barrett is expected to step up for the Raptors with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.
Raptors Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | 21 | 6 | 3 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Scottie Barnes | 20 | 9 | 7 |
| Dennis Schroder | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Gary Trent | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Tyler Herro | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| Duncan Robinson | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Caleb Martin | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Miami match-up at Scotiabank Arena.
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Raptors vs Heat: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Raptors and Heat at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Toronto vs Miami predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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