Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler drives around Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Miami Heat travel to Toronto for a Sunday evening showdown against the Raptors. Miami has been building momentum, winning 5 of their last 7 games, and aims to continue their success on the road. Toronto, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after a tough stretch, including a 1-2 record over their last three outings. With Miami’s efficient road play and Toronto’s tendency to allow high-scoring games as a home underdog, this matchup promises plenty of action.
Miami Heat:
Toronto Raptors:
Spread:
Miami enters this matchup as a 4.5-point favorite, a role in which they’ve excelled on the road (3-1 record). Toronto has been competitive as a home underdog (4-4), but their high points allowed (119) presents a defensive challenge against Miami’s efficient offense as a road favorite (112.75 PF).
Given Miami’s recent defensive consistency (allowing 103.67 points per game over the last three) and Toronto’s struggles against stronger opponents, the Heat are well-positioned to cover the -4.5 spread.
Total (Over/Under):
The total is set at 222 points. While both teams have defensive lapses, the Sports Betting Index (SBI) highlights a bearish trend on Unders, suggesting a market correction toward higher-scoring games. With Toronto’s recent games averaging 114.43 PF and 112.57 PA over the last 7, and Miami’s balanced scoring, this matchup leans toward the Over.
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