The Washington Wizards will be trying to slam the Miami Heat on Wednesday when the teams tip off at Verizon Center in NBA betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Miami Heat listed as 1.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 198 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
A 104-94 result in favor of the Wizards is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Washington battles the Miami Heat, currently with a 23-19 mark (20-21-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 22-15-3 for the Washington Wizards and 14-28 for the Miami Heat. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Miami injuries news.
The Wizards - Heat betting odds would favor the Wizards if the lines were set according to power rankings. Washington is rated No. 12 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Miami Heat sit at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 10-ranked offense averaging 102.07 PPG, against a Miami Heat defense that ranks No. 2 at 95.43 PPG. The Washington Wizards field goal percentage has averaged 45.35% so far, less than the Miami Heat shooters have achieved on the year, 45.85% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Heat got a 23-point performance from Hassan Whiteside, who added 23 rebounds, but Milwaukee still ran past Miami 91-79 on Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Washington got 18 points from Garrett Temple but lost anyway 108-98 against the Trail Blazers on Monday at Verizon Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Toronto, Friday, January 22nd
Washington home to Utah, Saturday, January 23rd