Is Jimmy Butler playing today? Raptors vs. Heat time, TV channel, live stream and betting odds for Wednesday NBA game

Benyam Kidane

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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. 

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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

Odds courtesy of TAB

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.

Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.