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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Wizards

The Miami Heat go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

It’s all about the Wizards to stay ahead of the curve against the Heat. We really like this pick and the spread of +18 looks more than generous at -106.

Miami Heat have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 128-114 loss against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Bam Adebayo dropped 24 points, as Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished with 15 and Tyler Herro 15.

Washington Wizards have lost on their last eleven home outings. In a recent game at Capital One Arena, they were turned over 119-108 by Chicago Bulls. Will Riley racked up 23 points, Julian Reese 16 points and 15 rebounds, with Leaky Black bagging 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat beat the Wizards in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 152-136 scoreline at Kaseya Center. The Heat have three straight wins against the Wizards. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

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The Heat have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.8 points, 42.7 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 128.7 points and 46.4 rebounds per contest.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds, Davion Mitchell 6.2 assists and Tyler Herro 2.5 (36.2%) 3-pointers.

The Wizards have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.9 points, 40.9 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 74.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 130.3 points and 45.6 rebounds.

Will Riley is averaging 19.0 points, Julian Reese 8.1 rebounds and Bub Carrington 5.3 assists, while Jaden Hardy has an average of 2.5 (43.1%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Our Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on the underdogs and back Wizards with a +18 start. They should be able to cover the spread in this NBA contest at odds of -106.

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Key Heat vs Wizards stats:

• The +18 line has been covered by Wizards in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +18 line has been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -18 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 14 consecutive games.
• The -18 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The +18 line has been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games against Heat.

Wizards +18 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 129 - 116 Wizards

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Heat when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 129-116 should provide some entertainment.

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Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Miami Heat are regarded as 94% likely to win this NBA game. Washington Wizards are the underdogs at +980 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

18 is the spread and 249.5 is the total points line. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 249.5, then the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

Heat

-1667

Wizards

+980

Point Spread

Heat -18

-110

Wizards +18

-110

Total Points

Under 249.5

-112

Over 249.5

-108

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The Wizards have zero win and ten losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 113.20 points per contest and giving up 128.40.

The Heat have come up short in their last four on the road. They have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 116.50 points scored and 126.70 points allowed.

The Heat defeated the Wizards 132-101 in their last meeting at Capital One Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Capital One Arena, the Heat have claimed seven wins compared to the Wizards who have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O249.5	U249.5
Washington Wizards Home Stats		0-10	241.60	113.20	128.40	2	8
Miami Heat Away Stats		2-8	243.20	116.50	126.70	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O249.5 = Games Over 249.5 Points
• U249.5 = Games Under 249.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat Stats

Washington Wizards Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -18 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -18 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +18 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +18 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 249.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 243.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 249.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 249.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 128.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 126.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 245.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 241.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 249.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 249.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 130.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.20 pts and allowed 128.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (79.83%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 29.90
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.90 (79.08%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 3.30
• Steals: 5.80
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (74.75%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (75.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 37.5, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 27.50
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 16.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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