Washington Wizards @ Miami Heat | Week 5 Game Preview

When: Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:30PM ET.

Where: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Heat -6.5.

Total: 206.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Wizards Spotlight

The Washington Wizards are coming off a 10-point defeat in Charlotte last night, now must travel down to Miami to face a hot Heat squad. On the road the Wizard’s offense ranks 26th in points per game, 21st in field goal percentage, and 30th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road the Wizards have been much better as they rank 1st in points allowed and field goal percentage, while they rank 3rd in 3-point shooting. 

Heat Spotlight

The Miami Heat just pulled off a nice second-half comeback against the New Orleans Pelicans, while they covered the 6.5-point spread in the victory. The Heat’s superb offense at home ranks 9th in points per game, 3rd in field goal percentage, and 23rd in 3-point shooting. On the defensive side at home the Heat have been even better where they rank 3rd in points allowed, 3rd in field goal percentage, 9th in 3-point shooting, and 1st in rebounding.

Final Say

Miami has been hot going 4-1 ATS in their last five games, and 5-1 ATS in their last six games at home. Washington has been in good form as well, going 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six games overall. The Heat are 4-1 SU in their last five games against the Wizards, but are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven and 1-5 ATS in their last six at home against them. The Heat are coming off a 2nd half comeback last night after playing on a five-game road trip, and will have to hit the road for another four-game road trip that will start in Washington D.C. It is hard to see the Heat playing with much motivation considering their travel schedule and last night’s comeback. The Wizards have the defense to keep them in this one. Grab the free points and back the road underdogs.

Pick: Washington Wizards +6.5