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The Toronto Raptors will face the Miami Heat in NBA action on Monday (October 24) at the encounter at FTX Arena.
Both teams are looking to regain some confidence after opening the season with one win and two losses.
The Raptors opened their season with a close 108-105 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Post that, they lost back-to-back games against the Brooklyn Nets (109-105) and Miami Heat (112-109).
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Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Betting Odds
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Match Details
Fixture: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat
Date & Time: Monday, October 24; 07:30 pm
Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida
The Miami Heat have been a strong and solid team in the last few years. After a long spell in transition, they have become a well-settled unit. In 2020, the Heat were Eastern Conference champions but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.
However, this new season has been a little different for them. Miami lost their opening two games of the season, first to the Chicago Bulls (108-116) and then against the Boston Celtics (104-111). They registered a win in their last outing against the Raptors (112-109). They now face Toronto again in their fourth game of the season.
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Important Statistics
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The Raptors are averaging 107.2 points per game this season. Their rebounds per game stands at 39.7 whereas assists per game is 22.7. The field goal percentage is currently at 44.4, something they would like to improve on going forward.
Miami is averaging 108.0 ppg, including 42.0 RPG, and 24.0 apg. Their field goal percentage is better than the Raptors' at 47.2. The Heat have won three of their last five games against the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Pick
Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler are the only two consistent performers for the Miami Heat so far. They have performed well in all the games, in the win and in defeats.
Herro is averaging 20.7 ppg, including 6.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists this season. Jimmy Butler, on the other hand, is averaging 22.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists this season. If other players like Bam Adebayo and Lowry raise their game, the team will start performing better.
Pick: Tyler Herro Total Points Over 19.5 (-105)
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Prediction
This is the second back-to-back game between the two teams. Miami won the first one at home (112-109). They will once again face the Raptors on their court and have a clear advantage over the team from Canada. Expect the Heat to earn their second victory of the season.
Prediction: Miami -3.5 (-105) & Win (-165)
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