Published Dec 22, 3:47pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 22, 3:47pm ET
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Updated Dec 22, 3:47pm ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Miami Heat hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Heat vs Raptors pick?
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| Miami Heat | -3.5 (-116) |
| Toronto Raptors | +3.5 (-114) |
Following a 106-95 victory against the Nets, Miami has dropped its last two games, including a 132-125 loss to the New York Knicks.
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The Heat trailed 120-113 late in the fourth quarter before a 3-pointer from Kel’el Ware and two free throws from Jaime Jaquez Jr. trimmed the deficit to two points (120-118) with 3:12 left in regulation. However, New York's 8-0 burst put the game away for good and handed Miami its seventh loss in eight games.
Ware scored a team-high 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and shot 5-for-7 from 3-point range. Jaquez added 23 points and five assists.
The Raptors enter this conference tilt amid a two-game losing skid. Their latest setback includes a 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Toronto trailed by 10 points at the break but trimmed the deficit to two points entering the final frame. Unfortunately, the Nets responded with a 29-16 burst in the quarter en route to securing their eighth win of the season.
Brandon Ingram was one of just two players who reached double figures for the Raptors. His final stat line included 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Immanuel Quickley registered 17 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Miami has won five of the seven previous meetings in this series, including a 4-1 mark in its last five home games against the Raptors. So, in a battle between a pair of teams that are struggling, the edge goes to the Heat.
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Miami Heat
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