Heat vs. Raptors Odds & Betting Predictions - February 22, 2025

Averaging 18.6 PPG in 7 games and 17.8 PTS Per-36 minutes in a 273 minutes-average with IQ + RJ off the court. After having to step up with RJ out and IQ on minutes limit, today will mark the 2nd time in over a month, the Big-3 of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, & Scottie Barnes are fully healthy, without limitations presenting a good fade opportunity while books havent priced roles correctly. Tonight, Barnes arguably faces the toughest individual matchup among the starters against Miami. He’s likely to be guarded by Bam Adebayo, who is playing a "roaming" role, while Kel’el Ware stays in drop coverage to protect the paint. Scottie generates 32% of his field goals and 35% of his points in transition and pick-and-roll situations, where Miami ranks top-10 defensively. This should be a better matchup for spot-up shooters, which is just not Scottie’s style. #PlayerProps

Going to game tonight. Boots on ground play.

Bam has 22+ PAs in 7/L8 Games avg 27.9 PAs 🔥 Over that span, he has seen consistent minutes with 33+ in all 8 games. He also has seen 16+ FGAs & 8+ potentials in 5/L6 games. When taking 14+ FGAs he has 22+ PAs in 17/L22 Games The Heat come into this game on a 4-game losing streak and should be able to pick up a win here tonight in Toronto. The Raptors have really struggled defensively as of late, especially since losing Davion Mitchell and Jakob Poeltl and don’t have a ton of size down low. Bam has played extremely well when rested, going for 26, 27, 39, 15, & 33 in his L5 games with 2+ days rest

Heat excellent ATS on rest

Ladder Rung 2 via @gneiffer07

Johnny