Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/17/2024]

The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat will lock horns in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, with tipoff at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Heat vs. Raptors matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Heat vs. Raptors Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Heat and Raptors 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 61% chance of defeating the Raptors, and our predicted final score has the Heat winning 114-111.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Heat and Raptors have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 225.5 points also has a 51% chance of going under.

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Heat vs. Raptors Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Heat	Raptors
Spread	-2.5 (-115)	+2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-154	+130
Total	o225.5 (-115)	u225.5 (-105)

• The Raptors are listed as +2.5 underdogs against the Heat, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Heat (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Raptors at +130, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -154, where you can risk $154 to win $100 for a total payout of $254 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 225.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Heat vs. Raptors Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Raptors +2.5	-105
Moneyline	Heat	-154
Total	Under 225.5	-105

Our NBA best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Heat vs. Raptors Player Props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Wednesday's Heat vs. Raptors game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jimmy Butler is expected to step up for the Heat with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while RJ Barrett is projected to finish with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the Raptors.

Heat Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Heat:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jimmy Butler	23	5	5	1
Tyler Herro	22	5	4	4
Bam Adebayo	20	10	4	0
Duncan Robinson	15	2	4	3
Caleb Martin	10	4	2	1

Raptors Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Raptors:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
RJ Barrett	21	6	3	2
Immanuel Quickley	21	4	4	4
Scottie Barnes	20	9	7	2
Dennis Schroder	14	3	6	2
Gary Trent	13	3	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Heat vs. Raptors on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Heat vs. Raptors Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Raptors and Heat at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Conclusion

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