Washington Wizards at Miami Heat NBA Picks & Predictions 10/11/2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

American Airlines Arena

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The Washington Wizards travel to American Airlines Arena to play the Miami Heat on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The Wizards come into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 49-33. They were 1st in the Southeast Division. They had a point differential of 1.8 as they averaged 109.2 points per game while giving up 107.4 per contest. The Heat had an overall mark of 41-41 last year. They were 3rd in the Southeast Division. They averaged 103.2 points per contest and gave up 102.1, which was a point differential of 1.1.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards were 42-39-1 against the spread last season

The Washington Wizards were 50-31-1 against the over/under last year

Important Miami Heat Betting Trends

The Miami Heat were 49-33-0 against the spread last season

The Miami Heat were 38-44-0 against the over/under last year

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

10/9/2017 Sheldon McClellan G Achilles Expected to be out until at least Apr 11
10/8/2017 Tim Frazier G Groin Game Time Decision
10/8/2017 Jason Smith F Rest Game Time Decision
9/26/2017 Devin Robinson F Foot Expected to be out until at least Nov 28
9/22/2017 Markieff Morris F Abdomen Expected to be out until at least Nov 3

Key Miami Heat Injuries

10/9/2017 Goran Dragic G Rest Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 A.J. Hammons C Illness Expected to be out until at least Oct 11

Player Spotlight

John Wall averaged 23.1 points per game in 36.4 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 10.7 assists per contest and 4.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 45% for the year while his free throw percentage was 80%. Bradley Beal comes into this contest after averaging 23.1 points per game while playing 34.9 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 3.1 rebounds per game and dished out 3.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 48% while his free throw percentage was at 83%.

Player Spotlight

Goran Dragic averaged 20.3 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 33.7 minutes per contest. He also averaged 3.8 rebounds per contest and 5.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 48% and his free throw percentage was 79%. Hassan Whiteside averaged 17 points per game while playing 32.6 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 14.1 rebounds per game and had 0.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 56% and his free throw percentage finished at 63%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards allowed 107.4 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 21st in the league. They also allowed a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 24th and 20th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 43 rebounds a game which ranked 11th, and they gave up 22.8 assists per contest which put them in 15th place in the league. They forced 15.3 turnovers per game which ranked them 28th in the league. Washington averaged 109.2 points per contest last season, which ranked them 5th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was 1.8 and their shooting percentage was 48% as a team, which had them ranked 3rd. Behind the arc they shot 37% which was good for 9th in the league. They averaged 42.9 rebounds per game and 23.9 assists per game, which ranked them 22nd and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 11th with 14.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Heat surrendered 102.1 points per contest, which ranked them 5th in the NBA. Their defense allowed a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 8th and 4th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 2nd with 19.6 assists allowed per contest, and 15th with 43.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The Heat were 12th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.7 per game last season. Miami was 22nd in the league with 103.2 points per game last year. They were 15th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin was 1.06. They shot 37% from 3-point range, which was good for 12th in the NBA. They were 16th in the league in rebounding with 43.6 boards per game and 22nd in assists per contest with 21.2. The Heat were 20th in turnovers per game with 13.4.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards were 8th in the NBA in offensive rating with 111.2, and their defensive rating of 109.3 was ranked 12th last season. In terms of pace they were 11th in the league with 97.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% was 6th. As a team they were 9th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3 pointers on 28% of their shots, ranking 23rd in the league. Washington was 15th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 52%, which was 7th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

The Heat were 17th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.8, and their defensive rating of 106.7 was ranked 26th last season. In terms of pace they were 21st in the league with 95.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% was 15th. As a team they were 20th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shot 3 pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 14th in the league. Miami was 19th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 50%, which was 27th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Wizards/Heat NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Miami

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