Heat vs. Wizards Picks and Prediction – 3/31/2025

Miami Heat (33-41) vs. Washington Wizards (16-58)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Line: MIA -9.5 | O/U: 220.5

Previous Games:

  • Heat: Won 118-95 vs. Philadelphia

  • Wizards: Lost 115-112 vs. Brooklyn

Head-to-Head:

Miami has dominated Washington in recent meetings, with the Heat covering the spread in 4 of their last 5 matchups against the Wizards. Washington has struggled at home, failing to cover the +8.5 spread in their last 3 games against the Heat.

Miami Heat Breakdown:

The Heat are on a roll, having won 4 straight games, including a dominant 118-95 win over Philadelphia. Miami’s defense has been stellar, and they’ve been shooting 47% from the field in recent games. Tyler Herro has been a key contributor, scoring 30 points in their most recent win, while Bam Adebayo continues to be a force both offensively and defensively.

Key Players:

  • Tyler Herro: 30 points, 7 assists vs. Philadelphia

  • Bam Adebayo: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

Washington Wizards Breakdown:

The Wizards have had a rough season and are struggling to stay competitive. They’ve lost 29 of 36 home games and rank near the bottom in defensive efficiency. In their most recent matchup, they lost 115-112 to Brooklyn, despite AJ Johnson and Colby Jones both scoring 20 points. Washington has allowed 120.9 points per game this season, making them vulnerable defensively.

Key Players:

  • AJ Johnson: 20 points vs. Brooklyn

  • Colby Jones: 20 points vs. Brooklyn

Betting Trends:

Miami Heat:

  • 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games

  • UNDER has hit in 10 of their last 15 games

  • 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

Washington Wizards:

  • 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games

  • OVER has hit in 6 of their last 7 games

  • 1-7 SU in their last 8 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Miami Heat 115 – Washington Wizards 103

Our Best Bet:

Miami Heat -8.5 (-110)

The Heat have been in excellent form lately, and with Washington’s defense struggling, Miami should have no trouble covering the spread and winning by double digits on the road.

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