- Matchup: Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: TSN
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This Thursday at Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors (43-35) will host the Miami Heat (41-37).
In their previous matchup against the Wizards, the Heat secured a victory, triumphing 152-136. Miami recorded 17 fouls while Washington totaled 25. They converted 17 out of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. The Wizards shot 79.2% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 24 attempts. Washington collected 44 rebounds (17 offensive, 27 defensive) along with 11 blocks, and dished out 28 assists while accumulating 12 steals. On defense, Miami allowed its opponent to shoot 47.2% from the floor, permitting 50 of 106 shots to land. The Heat tallied 42 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. They grabbed 49 total rebounds, including 10 offensive. At the free-throw line, Miami made 27 of 34 attempts, marking a 79.4% success rate. The Heat concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 58.1% (54 of 93) and successfully hit 17 of 39 three-point attempts.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. played a pivotal role in the Heat’s recent success. He achieved an impressive shooting rate of 66.7%, contributing 4 assists while logging 32 minutes on the court and pulling down 3 rebounds. In total, he scored 32 points on 12 of 18 shooting.
As they approach this match, the Miami Heat hold a 41-37 record for the season. They average 120.8 points per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while shooting 46.6% from the field. The Heat convert 36.0% of their three-point attempts (1,062 from 2,954) and enjoy a free-throw success of 79.2%. Collectively, Miami grabs 46.6 rebounds per game and has tallied 2,242 assists in total, landing them 7th in the league for passing efficiency. They commit 13.6 turnovers per match and average 18.9 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Heat force an average of 15.2 turnovers and commit 20.5 fouls. Currently ranked 19th in the NBA, they’ve allowed 2,139 assists this season. The Miami defense has a field goal percentage against of 46.4% (3,367 out of 7,259) and surrenders 46.6 boards per game. They let opponents hit 35.6% from beyond the arc, ranking 22nd in points allowed per game at an average of 118.4.
In their last outing, the Raptors suffered a defeat against the Celtics, ending with a score of 115-101. Toronto secured 25 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 31. They turned over the ball 15 times and managed 6 steals during the match. The Celtics were whistled for 19 fouls, sending the Raptors to the free-throw line for 18 attempts, where they converted 13, yielding a 72.2% rate. From three-point range, Toronto made 8 of their 20 attempts (40.0%) and recorded a game shooting percentage of 47.6% with 40 out of 84 successful field goals. The Raptors allowed the Celtics to connect on 53.4% of their shots, with Boston finishing 47 of 88. They ended 28.6% from three-point land, hitting 8 of 28, and shot 81.3% from the free-throw line with 13 of 16. Team rebounding was a struggle as they permitted Boston 44 total rebounds (12 offensive).
Ja’Kobe Walter made an impact for the Raptors in this game, scoring 16 points during his 32 minutes on the court and providing 1 assist. His shooting rate was commendable at 66.7%, having made 6 of 9 attempts, along with 2 rebounds.
Toronto’s overall record stands at 43-35 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 48.0% from the field, positioning them 8th in the league. The Raptors have accumulated 8,920 points throughout the season (averaging 114.4 points per game) and grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game. They lead the league in assists, averaging 29.5 per game (2nd overall), while committing 13.8 turnovers on average. The Raptors commit 20.9 personal fouls and convert 77.1% at the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Raptors are ranked 9th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 112.1. They force an average of 16.2 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field (11th in the league). Their defensive stats show a 35.2% completion rate from beyond the arc against them (986 of 2,801), and free-throw shooting percentages against them stand at 79.4%. They surrender an average of 24.4 assists and 43.1 rebounds per game, putting them in 2nd and 11th place in the league, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Miami
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