Miami Heat vs
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Miami Heat Favored Over New Orleans Pelicans with -13 Point Betting Line in Upcoming Matchup

In this upcoming game between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans, Miami is favored to win with a betting line of -13 points. Miami previously lost to Chicago while New Orleans fell to Brooklyn. Miami currently leads the all-time regular season series between the two teams with a 27-21 record, including a win earlier this season on January 1. Please note that this article was written before the conclusion of the Pelicans' Thursday night game in Milwaukee.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Heat -800 | Pelicans +550
• Spread: Heat -13 (-110) | Pelicans +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 215 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 89%.

Miami vs New Orleans Stats

Miami Heat

Miami suffered another defeat on Wednesday night, marking their third loss in four games. The Heat now sit at a record of 36-44 for the season, placing them third in the Southeast Division. They are currently 1 game behind the Bulls for ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Despite leading by as many as 11 points early in the game against Chicago, the Heat ultimately fell short, finishing with a five-point deficit. Tyler Herro led the team with 30 points in the loss. Miami ranks 25th in the league in scoring offense, averaging 110 points per game, and 22nd in rebounding with 43.2 rebounds per contest. Defensively, they are seventh in the league in scoring defense, allowing 110 points per game. Several key players, including Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic, are sidelined with injuries. The Heat are ranked 13th in the power rankings and continue to strive for improvement in both their offensive and defensive performances.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans faced off against the Bucks on Thursday night, with a season record of 21-58, placing them in the 14th spot in the Western Conference standings, and eliminating them from playoff contention. The Pelicans have struggled in back-to-back games and have a negative scoring margin in both home and away games this season. Leading scorer Zion Williamson is averaging 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Several key players are out due to injury, including CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson. The Pelicans rank 24th in scoring offense, 26th in scoring defense, and have a power ranking of 26 overall. They are shooting 45.41% from the field and 34.95% from three-point range, with below-average defensive statistics. Watch for updates on player availability before tip-off.

New Orleans Pelicans Face Uphill Battle Against Miami Heat Due to Injuries and Playoff Elimination

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently facing significant challenges due to numerous key players being sidelined by injuries. With none of the projected starting five available for the upcoming contest, including Williamson, Murray, Murphy III, and McCollum, the team is at a clear disadvantage. Additionally, the Pelicans are playing multiple games in a short period and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. In contrast, the Miami Heat are still vying for home court advantage in the upcoming play-in tournament, despite a recent setback. As a result, Miami is motivated to secure a victory in this matchup. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have little to play for at this stage of the season. Therefore, it is likely that the Miami Heat will emerge victorious against a New Orleans team that is eager for the season to conclude.

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