The Heat have been 15-point underdogs this season, but have never been favored in this range - until now. Hosting the Wizards is a well-deserved rest spot for Miami following its victories against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons and hot Hornets in its last two games. The Heat have a revenge spot up next, hosting the Bucks on Thursday. Milwaukee upset Miami, 128-117, as a 6.5-point home underdog on Feb. 24. This is not only a letdown spot for Miami, but also a lookahead. The Heat remain without their leading scorer, Norman Powell. He is sidelined with a groin injury. Powell averages 22.5 points a game. The Wizards are more dangerous now with Trae Young on the court. This will be Young's second game playing with emerging star Alex Sarr. Washington showed it is capable of springing a major road upset, defeating the Pistons as a 16.5-point underdog last month. Take the Wizards.
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