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Heat vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Miami Heat tonight at the Kia Center. Here's everything you need to know.

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is back in action at home tonight against the Miami Heat at the newly-named Kia Center.

Tonight, the Magic looks to snap a two-game losing streak and will have reinforcements to do so tonight with Wendell Carter Jr. set to return to the team after being sidelined with a broken hand since Nov. 2.

Meanwhile, the Heat will play without its star forward Jimmy Butler, who is out with a calf injury.

Tyler Herro, Miami Heat

Tyler Herro

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Heat vs. Magic Broadcast Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Dec. 20
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Heat vs. Magic Injury Report

Miami Heat

  • SF Jimmy Butler (OUT - calf)
  • SG Dru Smith (OUT - knee)
  • PF Kevin Love (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
  • PF Cole Swider (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
  • SG R.J. Hampton (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
  • SF Nikola Jovic (PROBABLE - G League)
  • SF Jamal Cain (PROBABLE - G League)

Orlando Magic

  • SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
  • PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
  • SG Joe Ingles (OUT - ankle)

Heat vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Miami Heat

  • PG Kyle Lowry
  • SG Tyler Herro
  • SF Caleb Martin
  • PF Haywood Highsmith
  • C Bam Adebayo

Orlando Magic

  • PG Anthony Black
  • SG Gary Harris
  • SF Franz Wagner
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Wendell Carter Jr.