Orlando at Miami

Miami endured an early exit in last season's playoffs, but key injuries were a major factor as Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier both were out and Duncan Robinson played through a back issue. The Heat are healthy now and ready to bounce back from a subpar season and contend in the Eastern Conference. Orlando improved by 13 games in 2023-24 and expect to get better this season with a young and talented club featuring forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. However, the Magic have lost seven of the past 10 meetings overall and the past nine road games against the Heat. Orlando also finished last season losing eight consecutive road contests. Miami has covered four of the past five meetings and it is 13-3 straight up against the Southeast Division. Miami is just a slight favorite in this matchup and basically just has to win the game to get the money. Take the Heat.