Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Overview
- Date: March 31, 2024
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Spread: Miami Heat -3 (-10.5), Washington Wizards 3(10.5)
- Total (Over/Under): 217.5
- Moneyline: Miami Heat -520, Washington Wizards 410
Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Miami Heat - 81%
- Washington Wizards - 19%
Projected Win %:
- Miami Heat - 93%
- Washington Wizards - 7%
Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Game Preview
The Miami Heat (40-33) are set to face off against the Washington Wizards (14-60) in an NBA matchup on Sunday night. This game holds added significance as it features two divisional rivals, adding an extra layer of motivation for both teams to secure a victory.
The game is scheduled to tip-off at 6:00 PM ET and will take place at the Capital One Arena, the home arena of the Washington Wizards. Despite being on the road, the Miami Heat are considered massive favorites in this matchup.
The current spread favors the Heat by 10.5 points, indicating a strong belief in their ability to dominate the game. As for the moneyline, the Heat are listed at -510, while the Wizards sit at +400. Based on these odds, the Heat have an implied win probability of 81%, compared to the Wizards' 19% chance of winning.
Recent performance suggests that the Heat have been playing solid basketball, winning 15 of their last 25 games. On the other hand, the Wizards have struggled, losing 40 of their last 50 games leading up to this matchup.
In their previous game, the Heat showcased their dominance with a resounding 142-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, the Wizards fell short in their last outing, losing 96-87 to the Detroit Pistons.
For those interested in player prop betting, Bam Adebayo's Points and Rebounds has emerged as the most popular market for this game. With the line set at Over 29.5 Points and Rebounds (-125), sharp bettors believe there is value in taking the Over, suggesting that Adebayo may exceed this combined total.
As the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards prepare to face off, the stage is set for an intense divisional battle. With the Heat favored and recent performance on their side, they will look to continue their winning ways. However, the Wizards will be determined to overcome the odds and secure a victory on their home court.
Final Score Prediction: Miami Heat 122.92 vs Washington Wizards 103.15
NBA
Miami Heat
Washington Wizards
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| MIA | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Games | 66 |
| 40.6 | FG | 43.0 |
| 88.8 | FGA | 91.2 |
| .457 | FG% | .471 |
| 14.1 | 3Pt-FG | 14.0 |
| 39.2 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.2 |
| .359 | 3Pt% | .366 |
| 26.5 | 2Pt-FG | 29.0 |
| 49.6 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.0 |
| .534 | 2Pt% | .547 |
| 16.8 | FT | 18.8 |
| 21.3 | FTA | 23.6 |
| .790 | FT% | .795 |
| 9.7 | ORB | 12.4 |
| 34.7 | DRB | 35.0 |
| 44.4 | TRB | 47.4 |
| 26.9 | AST | 28.1 |
| 8.1 | STL | 9.0 |
| 3.8 | BLK | 5.2 |
| 14.0 | TOV | 13.2 |
| 16.2 | PF | 18.4 |
| 112.0 | PTS | 118.7 |
Defense/Offense
| MIA | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Games | 66 |
| 42.4 | FG | 39.0 |
| 91.1 | FGA | 88.8 |
| .465 | FG% | .439 |
| 14.1 | 3Pt-FG | 13.0 |
| 39.5 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.7 |
| .357 | 3Pt% | .337 |
| 28.3 | 2Pt-FG | 26.0 |
| 51.6 | 2Pt-FGA | 50.1 |
| .548 | 2Pt% | .518 |
| 14.6 | FT | 16.2 |
| 18.6 | FTA | 20.7 |
| .785 | FT% | .784 |
| 11.0 | ORB | 10.6 |
| 35.2 | DRB | 32.8 |
| 46.3 | TRB | 43.4 |
| 27.5 | AST | 25.0 |
| 7.6 | STL | 7.6 |
| 4.8 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 13.9 | TOV | 15.6 |
| 17.7 | PF | 20.0 |
| 113.5 | PTS | 107.1 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| MIA | Four Factors | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| .536 | eFG% | .548 |
| 12.5 | TOV% | 11.5 |
| 21.6 | RB% | 72.6 |
| .190 | FT/FGA | .206 |
Defense/Offense
| MIA | Four Factors | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| .543 | eFG% | .512 |
| 12.2 | TOV% | 13.7 |
| 75.9 | RB% | 23.3 |
| .160 | FT/FGA | .182 |
Analytics
| MIA | Analytics | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Pythag Wins | 13 |
| 36 | Pythag Losses | 53 |
| -1.39 | Margin Of Victory | -11.74 |
| 112.0 | O Rtg | 107.1 |
| 113.5 | D Rtg | 118.7 |
| 96.2 | Pace | 101.4 |
| .240 | FTr | .233 |
| .442 | 3PAr | .435 |
| .571 | TS% | .547 |
Betting Trends
| MIA | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 118.33 | Avg Score | 104.33 |
| 93 | Avg Opp Score | 107.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 100.67 | Avg Score | 106 |
| 101 | Avg Opp Score | 109 |
| MIA | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 110 | Avg Score | 106.8 |
| 98.8 | Avg Opp Score | 106.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 102 | Avg Score | 108.2 |
| 101 | Avg Opp Score | 113.2 |
| MIA | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 104.9 | Avg Score | 106.6 |
| 99.8 | Avg Opp Score | 117.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 104.8 | Avg Score | 108.3 |
| 102.3 | Avg Opp Score | 115.2 |
