The battle for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference is coming down to the wire as the Miami Heat look to climb out of the Play-In seeds.
Miami has struggled on the road this season at 15-21, taking on a Raptors squad, who have won nine of their past 10 games at Scotiabank Arena and are currently riding a three-game win streak.
Jimmy Butler has been in great form heading into tonight's contest, averaging 27.5 points 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.4 steals on .573/.438/.850 shooting splits across his past 10 games.
Can Butler lead his team to a road win on Wednesday?
Here is everything you need to know about Raptors vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is Jimmy Butler playing vs. Raptors today?
Butler was not initially listed on the Heat's official injury report for Tuesday's game, but he was later ruled out with neck soreness.
Through 60 games this season, Butler is averaging 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists while shooting 53.0 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from 3-point range.
What channel is Raptors vs. Heat on?
- Date: Wednesday, March 29
- TV channel: ESPN Australia/Kayo Sports
- Live streaming: NBA League Pass
Raptors vs. Heat start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 29
- Time: 10:30 a.m. AEDT
Raptors vs. Heat will tip off around 10:30 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, March 29. The game will be played at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
Betting odds
Raptors: $1.70
Heat: $2.20
Heat schedule 2022-23
Here are Miami's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEDT) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29 | at Raptors | 10:30 a.m. | ESPN |
| March 30 | at Knicks | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| April 2 | vs. Mavericks | 9:30 a.m. | — |
| April 5 | at Pistons | 9 a.m. | — |
| April 7 | at 76ers | 9:30 a.m. |
Raptors schedule 2022-23
Here are Toronto's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEDT) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29 | vs. Heat | 10:30 a.m. | ESPN |
| April 1 | at 76ers | 10 a.m. | — |
| April 3 | at Hornets | 3 a.m. | — |
| April 5 | vs. Hornets | 9 a.m. | — |
| April 6 | at Celtics | 9:30 a.m. | — |
