Staff predictions.

Christy Cabrera Chirinos, staff writer Heat in 6 games

No, they won’t have home-court advantage, but the Heat have a good rhythm going into the second round. And the Raptors have only seen this version of the Heat once — on a night without Dwyane Wade.

Dave Hyde, columnist Heat in 6 games

Toronto struggled with a limited Indiana team. It has a very good backcourt whose quickness will test the Heat. But, strange to say, the Heat are deeper than the second seed, and Hassan Whiteside looms large.

Keven Lerner, online sports editor Raptors in 7 games

The Heat have far more experience in these moments. But the Raptors, who went 56-26 during the regular season, have home-court advantage. Hassan Whiteside will have his hands full against Jonas Valanciunas, and the penetration of DeMar DeRozen and Kyle Lowry could pose problems for the Heat.

Shandel Richardson, Heat beat writer Heat in 6 games

The younger Raptors will give the Heat fits, especially in the backcourt, but experience will prevail in this series. The Heat should move on to their dream matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

David Selig, sports editor Raptors in 7 games

America (and ESPN) will be rooting for a LeBron-Heat conference final, but Toronto matches up too well against Miami. The Heat struggled to stay in front of Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lin. It’s about to get tougher with Lowry and DeRozan.

Ira Winderman, Heat beat writer Heat in 6 games

The Heat might have had their uneven moments in their series against the Hornets, but did you see the Raptors at home in Game 7 against the Pacers? Sure home-court matters, but Sunday was the ultimate confidence boost when it comes to potentially stealing one in Toronto.