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Raptors vs. Heat Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets December 12, 2024

Heat Aim to Continue Streak Against Slumping Raptors

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The Miami Heat will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games as they host the struggling Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. The Heat have found their groove, winning seven of their last ten contests behind a balanced attack that has them hovering around a 113-point average offensively while limiting opponents to just over 106 points per game during that stretch.

Miami's three-point shooting has been a key factor, hitting at a nearly 37 percent clip from deep over their last 10 games. They've also tightened up their defensive rotations, grabbing almost 46 rebounds per contest while forcing nearly 12 turnovers a night. The Heat will look to continue their hot shooting and aggressive defense against a Raptors squad struggling to find consistency.

Toronto has dropped three straight and six of their last 10 overall. Despite averaging 117.8 points over their last 10 games, the Raptors have surrendered 113.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting from the field. Their three-point defense has been especially problematic, allowing opponents to connect at a 34.2 percent rate from beyond the arc.

The Raptors' issues haven't been limited to the defensive end, as they've also struggled to take care of the basketball with 16.1 turnovers per game over their last 10 contests. If Toronto can't shore up its defense and cut down on the giveaways, it could be a long night against a surging Miami team firing on all cylinders.