Toronto Raptors Aim to Bounce Back Against Miami Heat on February 21
A detailed look at the upcoming NBA matchup between the Raptors and the Heat, including statistics and insights.
This Friday, the Miami Heat will visit the Toronto Raptors in Eastern Conference action as both teams seek crucial wins.
The Raptors enter the game with a record of 17-38 (12-17 at home), while the Heat have a 25-28 record (13-17 on the road). Miami has won four of their last five meetings against Toronto.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena, with Miami favored by 2.5 points and an over/under set at 220 points. As always, predictions can be referenced from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times.
Why the Raptors can cover
The Raptors are eager to recover from a painful loss to the Cavaliers, where they lost 131-108 despite a strong performance by RJ Barrett.
Why the Heat can cover
On the other side, the Heat suffered a setback against the Mavericks, where Tyler Herro had 40 points but the team was missing several players. With their starters back, the Heat’s defense stands out, allowing very few free throw attempts, which may work in their favor against a struggling Raptors team.
How to make Raptors vs. Heat picks
The simulation indicates a projection of 216 total points with nearly a 60% success rate for the spread pick. Visit SportsLine to see further insights and strategies.
In summary, with both teams struggling in various aspects, the matchup will likely hinge on the performance of key players like Bam Adebayo and Scottie Barnes.
