The Miami Heat (8-11) are coming off their first win in five games heading into tonight. Interestingly, the team they beat to snap their losing streak was none other than tonight's opponents, the Washington Wizards (10-8).
The Wizards will no doubt be looking to redeem themselves and get some revenge on the court tonight. They were on a 6-1 run before suffering an upset against the Heat on Wednesday night.
A win here should help get them back on track and regain the momentum they've enjoyed in most of their recent games after a hit-and-miss start to the season.
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Match Details
Fixture: Wizards @ Heat
Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 08:00 p.m. ET
Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Injury Report
On the Wizards' front, both power forward Rui Hachimura and point guard Monte Morris are questionable for tonight due to ankle issues. Shooting guard Bradley Beal is in the same boat due to a quadriceps injury. Shooting guard Delon Wright is not cleared for tonight due to a recent hamstring injury.
The Heat, meanwhile, are riddled with injuries heading into tonight. Forward Haywood Highsmith is probable despite hip problems. Center Dewayne Dedmon is questionable due to a foot injury.
Point guard Gabe Vincent is questionable due to knee problems, as is shooting guard Max Struss due to shoulder issues, and point guard Tyler Herro due to ankle issues.
Center Bam Adebayo is questionable due to his knee issues, and forward Duncan Robinson is also questionable due to an ankle injury. Jimmy Butler, Omer Yurtseven, and Victor Olapido are all out tonight due to knee and ankle injuries.
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Betting Odds & Spreads
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Starting 5s
Wizards - PG: Monte Morris, SG: Bradley Beal, SF: Deni Avdija, PF: Kyle Kuzma, C: Kristaps Porzingis
Heat - PG: Kyle Lowry, SG: Tyler Herro, SF: Caleb Martin, PF: Nikola Jovic, C: Bam Adebayo
Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Betting Prediction
The Heat are coming into this one with injuries from top to bottom across the team. It's a worrying state to be in and one that'll likely only get worse as the season goes on. Either players will risk getting further hurt on the court, or they'll sit out more games, further handicapping the team's overall strength until they return.
Despite the Miami outfit's physical setbacks, the Wizards are still the underdogs coming into tonight thanks to their loss to the Heat earlier this week. While the Wizards have some injury woes of their own, they're nothing compared to the Heats. Coupled in with the Wizards' comparatively better run this season, an upset seems likely tonight.
Prediction: Washington Wizards +5 (-107)
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