The Miami Heat (27-26) travel to the Capital One Arena this afternoon to face the Washington Wizards (14-37) in a critical Southeast Division clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST on 08 February 2026.
Miami enters the contest looking to snap a two-game skid following a narrow 98-96 loss to the Boston Celtics and a disappointing 127-115 defeat against the Atlanta Hawks. Currently holding the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Heat are desperate for a victory to maintain their playoff positioning. Conversely, the Wizards sit 14th in the East and are coming off a 127-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
Game Day Essentials
| Matchup | Record | Last Result | Key Player Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 27-26 | L 96-98 @ BOS | Bam Adebayo (Questionable) |
| Washington Wizards | 14-37 | L 113-127 @ BKN | Jordan Poole (Active) |
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
This is the first meeting between the two teams in the 2025-26 season. Historically, Miami has dominated the series with 100 regular-season wins compared to Washington’s 48. Recent trends favour the Heat, who have won three of the last four encounters against the Wizards.
- Spread: Miami is favoured by 8.5 points in most markets.
- Total (O/U): Set at 224.5 points.
- Moneyline: Miami (-350) | Washington (+280).
Injury Concerns
The Heat’s depth will be tested today. Star centre Bam Adebayo and guard Norman Powell are both listed on the injury report, with Adebayo’s status being a game-time decision. For Washington, the team remains “undermanned” as they navigate a rebuilding season, though they recently saw a strong 20-point performance from rookie Will Riley in an upset over Detroit earlier this week.
Lead Editor’s Outlook
While the Wizards have shown flashes of resilience at home, the Heat’s defensive structure—even if Adebayo is limited—should be the deciding factor. Miami is 3-1 against the spread in their last four games against Washington. Expect a focused Heat squad to use this “get-right” game to stabilize their season before heading into a matchup with Utah.
Broadcast: Fans can catch the action on the Monumental Sports Network or stream via NBA League Pass.