The Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Arena tonight at 7:30. This is the second match up of a back to back series for the two interstate rivals. The Heat easily beat the Magic on Wednesday night without starting shooting guard Dwyane Wade and look to do the same tonight in Miami. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 PM tip off so if you are lucky enough to be attending the game don't be late.
What to watch for:
- After sitting out the previous two games, Heat guard Dwyane Wade makes his return to the line-up. He will match-up agains rookie guard Victor Oladipo in what should be a fun match-up to watch.
- The Heat are going for their sixth consecutive win and fourth consecutive win at home. Not only is the team in a nice groove but their upcoming schedule is against opponents with losing records. This could be the beginning of a long win streak for the team.
- The Heat are set to wear their new red jerseys for the first time this season tonight. Not only will the team feature a new jersey but a new intro video will be played at the beginning of the game. You can watch the new intro video HERE.
Match up of the game:
Victor Oladipo VS Dwyane Wade
As a fan of basketball this is a match up I have personally been waiting to see since Oladipo got drafted by the Magic. The two players were both coached by Tom Creen in college and both have very similar skill sets. Wade missed the game on Wednesday so we did not get to see the two battle it out on the court. This should be a fun battle between two players that fill the box score.
Wise Guys:
The wise guys in Vegas have the Heat as a 13 point favorite in this contest. On Wednesday the Heat were a 7.5 point favorite on the road and missing one of their best players. The Heat blew out the Magic and easily covered the spread. Look for the Heat to put on a similar performance and cover the spread against a Magic team that turns the ball over at a high rate.
Prediction time:
The Heat look like a team that is now on a mission. Their slow start against teams was starting to become a problem and worrisome but they seem to have started to hit a groove. I believe the team will be extremely focused and get a lift from Dwyane Wade being re-inserted into the line-up. The Magic turn the ball over a lot and turnovers are something that the Heat thrive off of. I think the Heat win this one easily 105-89, taking their win streak to a season high of six games.
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