It’s a Sunshine State showdown on Wednesday night in Miami.
The Heat are back at home after a 3-2 road trip out west, including victories in Utah and Phoenix to close out the trip. They’ve now had two days off to prepare for the Magic coming to town.
Orlando has lost four straight, including its last two against Cleveland. The Magic have been much worse on the road (9-12) than at home (13-8) this season.
The Magic did win the first three meetings this season, 125-121, 106-105, and 117-108, but those were all in Orlando.
The oddsmakers have the Heat as slight home favorites at the best betting sites on Wednesday night.
Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch, and my prediction for Wednesday night’s NBA matchup.
Magic vs. Heat Odds, Spread and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread
Magic +2.5 (-105)Heat -2.5 (-115)
Moneyline
Total
229.5 (Over -110/Under -110)Magic vs. Heat How to WatchDate: Wednesday, Jan. 28Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Kaseya CenterHow to Watch (TV): FDSN FL, FDSN SUMagic record: 23-22Heat record: 25-22Magic vs. Heat Injury ReportsMagic Injury ReportColin Castleton – outFranz Wagner – outHeat Injury ReportVladislav Goldin – outTyler Herro – outJaime Jaquez Jr. – availablePelle Larsson – availableDavion Mitchell – questionableNorman Powell – questionableTerry Rozier – outKel’el Ware – questionableAndrew Wiggins – availableJahmir Young – outMagic vs. Heat Best NBA Prop Bets
Heat Best NBA Prop Bet
Andrew Wiggins OVER 19.5 Points + Rebounds (-148)
Andrew Wiggins is nursing a hamstring injury, but that hasn’t been slowing him down.
The veteran is averaging 15.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this season, so clear of this 19.5 mark, and he’s been even better recently. He has at least 20 points plus rebounds in seven straight games, eight of nine, and 12 of his last 17 contests.
Wiggins hit this mark in two of the three meetings in Orlando this season, coming up just shy with 13 points and 5 rebounds on December 5.
Magic vs. Heat Prediction and Pick
I can’t ignore Orlando’s road woes this season. Against the spread, the Magic are 8-15 on the road and 3-5 as road underdogs. On the flip side, the Heat are 13-9 ATS at home and 8-7 as home favorites.
The Heat had enough time off after their road trip to get ready for this in-state matchup, and they’ll get revenge tonight at home against the Magic.
Pick: Heat -2.5 (-115)
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