The Miami Heat spent much of the offseason trying to figure out how to acquire Damian Lillard via a trade. During the Heat’s 1-4 start, they likely wish they had some answers to get that deal done. Despite the return of Tyler Herro, who sat out the NBA Finals last season, anyone making a Wizards vs Heat betting analysis will see Miami’s offense hasn’t been up to par this season.
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Heat -9
The Wizards are also off to a slow start, but that was expected. Washington traded star guard Bradley Beal during the offseason. The Wizards are building for the future and won’t be a team many bettors make consistent NBA picks this season. Washington has struggled to slow down opposing offenses, and this could be a spot for Miami to get right.
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Odds
Wizards vs. Heat Information
Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat
Location of the game: Kaseya Center. Miami, FL.
Date & Time: Friday, November 3. 8:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Recent Scores
- Washington Wizards’ stats show they lost on the road to Atlanta 130-121 Wednesday night.
- Miami lost its last game 109-105 to Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Wizards vs. Heat Betting Analysis
Washington Needs to Put Up Some Resistance on Defense
The Wizards are going to be involved in a lot of shootouts this season. Anyone looking at NBA betting trends will see that Washington is last in the league in scoring defense, allowing its opponents to gain 126.3 yards per game. Opponents have been able to find good looks all over the court.
The Wizards allow teams to shoot 49 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from the 3-point line. Kyle Kuzma leads five Wizards players who average double-figures per game scoring. Kuzma averages a team-high 23 points per game. Jordan Poole is second on the team by contributing 17.3 points per game.
Three of Washington’s four games have gone over the total. The Wizards are 2-2 against the spread this season.
Miami Needs to Revamp Its Culture
Any look at the Wizards vs Heat betting analysis shows that Miami has been consistent over the past decade with Pat Riley in the front office and Erik Spoelstra on the bench coaching. That makes Miami’s slow start all the more surprising. The Heat have most players back from a team that made the surprise run to the NBA Finals last season.
NBA stats show that Miami is 26th in the league in scoring, averaging 104.6 points per game. The Heat also shoot 42.7 percent from the field, which ranks 27th in the league. Miami does show some strength shooting 3-pointers. The Heat make 37.6 percent of its attempts, which ranks eighth in the league.
Miami Heat odds show the team is 1-4 against the spread. Three of the Heat’s five games have gone under the total. Herro leads the team by scoring 26.2 points per game. Bam Adebayo averages 22.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
Updates
- Jimmy Butler is probable on the NBA injury report with a knee injury for Miami. Heat small forward Caleb Martin is out with a knee injury.
- Washington center Daniel Gafford is questionable with an ankle injury. Corey Kispert is questionable with an ankle injury.
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Betting Preview
- Spread: NBA odds show Miami is a 9-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Heat are -410 and the Wizards are +320.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 226 points.
Wizards vs. Heat Betting Prediction
People making a Wizards vs Heat betting analysis will see this as an essential early-season game against Miami. The Heat have been off to a rotten start.
While Martin is out of the lineup, Butler is also banged up. Miami will want to try and take advantage of a Washington defense that can stop anybody from getting its offense right.
The Heat should find a way to win this NBA game and cover the spread.
- NBA Pick: Heat -9
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