The Miami Heat will be up against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, March 14 at home, Kaseya Center. Seeded sixth in the standings with a 38-29 win-loss record, the Heat are entering the matchup off a seven-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Magic locked horns with the Washington Wizards in their recent matchup, and handed them a five-point loss in an OT thriller. This marked their sixth straight win.
The Heat are 3.5-point favorites with moneyline at -166 and a total around 235.5 points. These NBA odds tonight suggest that the Heat are highly-likely to dominate the homecourt and take the Magic down. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and a few player props for tonight’s game.
Here’s how we are betting for the Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic tonight.
Our best bet for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic is Miami Heat -3.5 (-112) against the spread.
The Miami Heat own a solid 23-11 record at home, and are on a seven-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they have won eight of their games. Talking about their on-court stats, they own the 13th-best offense and the fourth-best defense in the league. On the other hand, the Magic are 15-15 on the road, and are also 8-2 in their last ten games. Offensively, they are seeded 17th and are 11th defensively.
The spread at Heat -3.5 fits the hosts well considering their better offense and defensive records as well as their familiarity with the court.
Keeping their homecourt advantage as well as elite offense and defense, we are laying the Miami Heat -3.5 (-112) as our Best Bet, and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight.
Same-Game Parlay Picks for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
We have built this same-game parlay around the Heat to dominate their rivals at home. After his historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards, Adebayo dropped 21 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. He would want to push himself against the Magic and drop a strong performance. Herro, on the other hand, is dropping over 22 points per game, and he is expected to make the most of playing at home.
These legs are correlated considering if the Heat take control of the game right from the beginning, their players will get ample scoring opportunities and thus will have more volume. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Odds and Top Player Prop Odds
Here are the latest Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.
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Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Top Player Prop Odds
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic on Saturday.
These legs fit well into usage and volume. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane are key Magic scorers. They would want to utilize their scoring prowess to drop points against the Heat and give them a tough fight. On the other hand, Adebayo has gotten a solid dominance on the board, and he would utilize his familiarity with the court to optimize it.
Trends to Know for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic.
The Orlando Magic have been 6-4-0 ATS in their last ten games.
The Heat have been 8-2-0 ATS in their last ten games.
Miami has been 21-13-0 ATS at home this season.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Miami Heat
Norman Powell
Groin
Questionable
Miami Heat
Andrew Wiggins
Toe
Out
Miami Heat
Dru Smith
Hip
Questionable
Miami Heat
Tyler Herro
Quadriceps
Questionable
Miami Heat
Nikola Jovic
Back
Out
Miami Heat
Terry Rozier
Not Injury Related
Out
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Issac
Knee
Out
Orlando Magic
Alex Morales
Eye
Out
Orlando Magic
Franz Wagner
Ankle
Out
Orlando Magic
Anthony Black
Abdomen
Out
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
What time is Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic on Saturday?
The Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 pm ET on March 14.
Where will Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic be played?
The Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic will be played at Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida.
Where can I watch Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic on TV and live stream?
The Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic will be available on FDSSUN, FDSFL. The live stream, on the other hand, will be accessible on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
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