The Toronto Raptors (15-11) and Miami Heat (14-11) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. The game will be broadcast live on FDSSUN.
The Heat are 6-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Heat -6), with the over/under set at 237.5 total points. Miami is a -240 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Heat predictions and NBA picks for Monday, December 15.
My Raptors vs Heat Prediction
- Raptors vs Heat pick: Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 Assists (-150)
My Heat vs Raptors best bet is on Scottie Barnes to record over 4.5 assists, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Heat Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | +195 |
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | -240 |
Raptors vs Heat NBA Preview
Scottie Barnes over 4.5 assists stands out as a strong play against the Heat on Monday night.
Barnes has recorded at least four assists in every game without R.J. Barrett in the Raptors' lineup, averaging 5.8 assists in those situations.
With Barrett sidelined, Barnes handles the ball more frequently, which naturally boosts his passing opportunities.
The matchup also favors assist production. Miami plays at a fast pace and allows the seventh-most assists per game to opposing teams.
While the line is somewhat juiced, it remains playable at prices around -150.
If the number were to move to 5.5 assists, I'd probably play it a little bit lighter.
However, as long as you can get some plus-money, I don't mind it.
Raptors vs Heat Betting Prediction
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 Assists (-150)
