NBA 2025-2026: Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Toronto Raptors

Home Team
74.4%
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Miami Heat

Away Team
25.6%
2025-2026 Season

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AI-powered statistical projections for tonight's starters. Click a player to view their full probability distributions.

HOME Toronto Raptors
PTS 15.7 REB 3.7 AST 5.3 3PM 2.0
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PTS 20.8 REB 5.2 AST 4.0 3PM 1.8
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PTS 21.3 REB 5.8 AST 4.1 3PM 1.9
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PTS 18.6 REB 7.2 AST 7.0 3PM 0.7
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PTS 11.9 REB 7.4 AST 2.0 3PM 0.0
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AWAY Miami Heat
PTS 9.8 REB 3.1 AST 6.5 3PM 1.6
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PTS 18.8 REB 3.6 AST 2.9 3PM 2.5
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PTS 21.6 REB 4.2 AST 4.5 3PM 2.9
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PTS 14.2 REB 4.8 AST 2.7 3PM 2.0
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PTS 21.5 REB 10.4 AST 3.8 3PM 2.1
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Immanuel Quickley
OR
120.6
DR
115.1
PTS
16.9
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Davion Mitchell
OR
121.3
DR
116.4
PTS
9.2
SG
Brandon Ingram
OR
109.2
DR
115.0
PTS
21.3
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Norman Powell
OR
115.0
DR
115.9
PTS
22.1
SF
RJ Barrett
OR
115.1
DR
115.0
PTS
19.1
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Tyler Herro
OR
117.7
DR
119.5
PTS
21.4
PF
Scottie Barnes
OR
114.2
DR
110.1
PTS
18.1
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Andrew Wiggins
OR
118.3
DR
114.2
PTS
15.6
C
Jakob Poeltl
OR
129.3
DR
110.6
PTS
10.8
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Bam Adebayo
OR
114.4
DR
111.5
PTS
20.2
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

Toronto Raptors are the pick to win (64.4% probability). Expected starting fives — Toronto: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl; Miami: Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model projects a combined total of 244.44 points, signaling a game that should play at a high pace with both offenses able to score. The expected spread (Home - Away) is 3.36, giving the home team — in our projection the Toronto Raptors — a roughly 3.4-point edge.

🏀 Total Points Predictions

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Expected Total Points in Game 244.4 Most likely outcome: 244 points
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Probability of each total points outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for total combined points in the Toronto Raptors versus Miami Heat NBA game. The X-axis shows possible total points values, and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total points ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for total points in Toronto Raptors versus Miami Heat. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability that the game total will be at or below each points threshold.

📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Toronto Raptors - Miami Heat) 3.4 Most likely outcome: 3 points
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Probability of each spread outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for the point spread (home minus away) in the Toronto Raptors versus Miami Heat NBA game. Positive values indicate a home team lead, negative values an away team lead.
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Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for the point spread in Toronto Raptors versus Miami Heat. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

ELO Rating Trends

ELO rating progression chart for Toronto Raptors (orange) and Miami Heat (blue) over their most recent games. The Y-axis shows each team's ELO rating and the X-axis shows game dates. Higher values indicate stronger performance.

Both teams' power ratings have dipped recently, with Toronto falling more steeply (-21.1 over five games) while Miami has dropped modestly (-8.8).

Toronto Raptors

1516.6 -21.1 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-05 Boston Celtics 1516.6 -6.3
2026-04-03 Memphis Grizzlies 1522.9 +7.0
2026-04-01 Sacramento Kings 1515.9 -14.7
2026-03-31 Detroit Pistons 1530.6 -7.1
2026-03-29 Orlando Magic 1537.7

Miami Heat

1510.5 -8.8 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-04 Washington Wizards 1510.5 +4.2
2026-04-01 Boston Celtics 1506.3 -7.8
2026-03-30 Philadelphia 76ers 1514.1 +10.8
2026-03-29 Indiana Pacers 1503.3 -16.0
2026-03-27 Cleveland Cavaliers 1519.3

NBA ELO Power Rankings

Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Toronto Raptors

2-3 in last 5
L W L L W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Boston Celtics 101 115 -14
Memphis Grizzlies 128 96 +32
Sacramento Kings 115 123 -8
Detroit Pistons 116 127 -11
Orlando Magic 139 87 +52

Miami Heat

2-3 in last 5
W L W L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Washington Wizards 152 136 +16
Boston Celtics 129 147 -18
Philadelphia 76ers 119 109 +10
Indiana Pacers 118 135 -17
Cleveland Cavaliers 128 149 -21

Game Analysis

Toronto is 1-2 in its last three, coming off a big 128-96 win over Memphis but losses to Boston (101-115) and Sacramento (115-123) show some inconsistency on both ends. Miami is 2-1 over three, with an explosive 152-136 win over Washington and a solid 119-109 victory over Philadelphia, offset by a 129-147 loss to Boston — they’ve shown they can light it up offensively. Looking at the starters, Toronto’s five average an offensive rating of 117.7, defensive rating of 113.2, and 17.2 points made per starter; Miami’s projected five average an offensive rating of 117.3, defensive rating of 115.5, and 17.7 points made per starter. That edge defensively for Toronto—combined with Jakob Poeltl’s lofty 129.3 offensive rating and Quickley’s 120.6—helps explain the lean toward the Raptors, while Miami’s scoring depth (Powell 22.1, Herro 21.4, Adebayo 20.2) keeps this close.

Final Prediction

Toronto’s slight advantages in team defense and interior presence give them the edge in this matchup. Key factor to watch: the Poeltl–Adebayo matchup and how each team defends the paint and transition opportunities.

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