The Raptors are rested, have short revenge and are likely to get Fred VanVleet back in their lineup.

The Heat are playing without rest, are minus Kyle Lowery and Markieff Morris and Jimmy Butler is dealing with a toe injury.

Toronto fell to Miami, 104-99, on the road 12 days ago. The Raptors have been idle since Wednesday when they lost, 111-105, to the Bulls on the road. Toronto came back to take the lead with 3:11 left after trailing by 19 points in the second half. 

The Raptors have covered the past seven times when failing to cover the spread during their previous game. I like their resiliency, toughness and coach, Nick Nurse. 

The Heat ended up having a tough time with the road weary Clippers last night after opening a 23-point lead. Miami ended up winning by seven, 121-114. 

Lowry and Morris remain out. It would not surprise me if Butler sat out, too. He played more than 37 minutes against the Clippers despite dealing with a sore big toe. 

VanVleet, who leads Toronto in scoring and assists, has missed the past two games. But he practiced on Friday. So there's a good chance he plays.