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Raptors Rarely Lose Two Straight

At this point in the NBA postseason, it’s hard to tell which Toronto Raptors team you’re going to see when they take the floor. But as the series with Miami shifts back north of the border, trends are working in Toronto’s favor. The Raptors are 8-0 SU in their last eight games after a loss.

Shark Bites
  • The total has gone UNDER in nine of the Heat's last 12 games after a win.
  • The Raptors are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in eight of the Raptors' last 11 games with one day off between games.

Injuries to star big men Jonas Valanciunas and Hassan Whiteside have given this series a different look. Valanciunas has been ruled out for the remainder of the series with an ankle injury, while Whiteside is day-to-day with a sprained ligament in his right knee. Head head coach Erik Spoelstra has announced the center will not play in Game 5.

If the Raps are going to win tonight, they’ll need far better production from their backcourt. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan were a combined 6 of 28 from the floor in Game 4 and totalled 19 points, with Lowry going 0 for 6 from downtown. DeRozan has shot 33 percent in the postseason, and Lowry is also at 33 percent.

Miami has opened as 4.5-point underdogs for the affair, but they’ve been far from a safe play in this spot. The Heat are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games as dogs, and 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their previous 10 when labeled as pups.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Toronto Raptors installed as -4.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 187.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 99-94 win for the Heat. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Miami Heat will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 50-42-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Toronto Raptors are 47-45-1 ATS. Miami is 37-55-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Toronto is 45-46-2 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Miami injuries news.

The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 9-rated Miami Heat taking on the No. 6-rated Toronto Raptors in this NBA contest.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Toronto's No. 18-rated NBA squad against Miami's No. 11-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Toronto rates No. 16 in the league with 8.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 27 with 6.17 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

 

Betting Trends
  • Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games
  • Miami is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
  • Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
  • Toronto is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games
  • Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Miami home to Toronto, Friday, May 13th

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