Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 18 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Miami Heat take on the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on Friday (November 18) in NBA Regular Season action.
Both teams come into this game in identical form. The Heat are currently 7-8, having lost their last game 112-104 against the Raptors. The Wizards on the other hand have an 8-7 record, having also lost their last game 121-120 against the Thunder. The Heat have an added incentive for a win in this game because if they win they can go back to a .500 level again.
The Heat had won three in a row leading up to the Raptors which put an end to their winning run. It was a 32-point OG Anunoby performance that extinguished Miami's chances, even though six of the Heat's nine-man rotation registered double-digit points. The Heat are the best team in the NBA when it comes to free throw metrics. They have the best free throw % in the entire NBA with 86.7% and they concede the least amount of free throws per game with 19.9 on average and have the number one net rank in FTM.
But their shot concession numbers are concerning. They rank in the bottom five in FG% allowed, opponents 3PM, and 3PA allowed. They are also the third-worst rebounding team in the entire NBA.
Similar to the Heat, the Wizards were also in terrific form prior to their loss in their last game. It was the narrowest of margins by which the Wizards lost out against OKC, but it was a 42-piece by Shai that sunk them.
The Wizards have been a pretty well-rounded side. They have been one of the most efficient offenses as well as one of the more resolute defenses at the same time. They rank in the top 10 in FG% as well as FG% allowed. They are also a top-five defensive rebounding side in the NBA.
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Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Match Details
Fixture: Miami Heat @ Washington Wizards
Date & Time: Friday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., United States
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Injury Report
The Heat are in trouble. They have missed Tyler Herro for a long-time due to his injury and are now possibly going to have Bam and Caleb Martin on the sidelines as well.
With their starting center possibly out for such a vital game, the Heat look worse for wear. If Bam is not fit to play, it could massively impact their defensive performance.
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Betting Odds & Spreads
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Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Starting 5s
Miami Heat: PG: Kyle Lowry SG: Max Strus SF: Jimmy Butler PF: Caleb Martin (GTD) C: Bam Adebayo (GTD)
Washington Wizards: PG: Monte Morris SG: Bradley Beal SF: Deni Avdija PF: Kyle Kuzma C: Kristaps Porzingis
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards Betting Prediction
This Heat side are down to their bare bones in terms of healthy players, seeing three of their vital players possibly out.
The Wizards have a fitness advantage over the Heat and are surely going to be the favorites going into this game. They have been on a very good run and were unfortunate not to get the win against the Thunder. With such a stark difference in squad depth, the Wizards should win.
Washington Wizards: -1 (-107)
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