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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Hornets

The Miami Heat battle the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will Heat Stay Within Touching Distance?

The Heat look easy to back at -110 considering they’ve been given a spread of +6. This looks a good number when squaring off against the Hornets.

9 Wins for Heat in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Miami Heat have won their previous three games. The latest was a 126-110 home triumph at Kaseya Center against Brooklyn Nets. Tyler Herro dropped 25 points, as Bam Adebayo finished with 21 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. 18.

Charlotte Hornets won last time out by a 118-89 scoreline. On the road against Boston Celtics at TD Garden, they made it six wins on the spin. Kon Knueppel scored 20 points, with LaMelo Ball putting up 18 and Brandon Miller contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 126-108 triumph when facing the Hornets at Kaseya Center. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Heat when playing the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Hornets logo Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 122.9 points, 50.8 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.9 points and 45.6 rebounds per contest.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 21.7 points, Kel'el Ware 11.2 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 4.3 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 2.2 (42.3%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 47.2 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 103.2 points and 39.3 rebounds.

Brandon Miller is averaging 22.9 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner 5.5 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.6 assists, while Kon Knueppel has an average of 4.2 (47.7%) 3-pointers made.

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best wager could involve backing Heat against the spread in this NBA showdown. There’s an attractive +6 available at -110 that they cover the line and that has to be our prediction.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Heat vs Hornets stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Heat in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Heat in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Heat in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 10 consecutive games against Heat.

Heat +6 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Miles Bridges Under 15.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has scored an average of 10.5 points in the past 6 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -127 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points +103 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has recorded Over 19.5 points in 4 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at +103 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Heat +6
Totals Under 228.5
Player Points Miles Bridges Under 15.5

Our same game parlay pick is Heat +6 on the spread, Under 228.5 and Miles Bridges (Hornets) to score Under 15.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 110 - 111 Hornets logo Hornets

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Hornets to secure a 111-110 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hornets Trading at Shorter Odds Than Heat

Sportsbooks’ favorites Charlotte Hornets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -294 about them triumphing means a 75% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Miami Heat are the underdogs at +240 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

7.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 228.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 228.5 can get -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Brandon Miller Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Brandon Miller is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -114 that this player gets Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points
Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+134
Under 3.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 10.5
+109
Under 10.5
-141
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-156
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Hornets Have Picked Up Seven Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 111.60 points on offense and surrendering 103.20 on defense.

The Heat have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, posting 119.70 points per matchup while yielding 111.70.

In their most recent matchup at Spectrum Center, the Heat got the better of the Hornets 98-94. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Heat have claimed seven wins compared to the Hornets who have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 7-3 214.80 111.60 103.20 2 8
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 6-4 231.40 119.70 111.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Bam Adebayo 55 31.32 1030 156 18.7 2.8 1.6 9.8 0.7 1.1
Andrew Wiggins 57 30.96 905 159 15.9 2.8 2.0 5.1 1.0 1.1
Tyler Herro 18 30.27 383 62 21.3 3.4 2.2 4.2 0.4 0.8

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kon Knueppel 62 31.87 1189 212 19.2 3.4 3.5 5.5 0.3 0.8
Miles Bridges 58 31.85 1020 200 17.6 3.4 2.1 6.0 0.5 0.6
Brandon Miller 46 29.86 958 154 20.8 3.3 3.1 4.8 0.8 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

05 Mar NBA
Nets 110-126 Heat
03 Mar NBA
Nets 98-124 Heat
28 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-115 Heat
26 Feb NBA
Heat 117-124 76ers
24 Feb NBA
Heat 117-128 Bucks
21 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 120-136 Heat
20 Feb NBA
Heat 128-97 Hawks
11 Feb NBA
Heat 123-111 Pelicans
09 Feb NBA
Jazz 115-111 Heat
08 Feb NBA
Heat 132-101 Wizards

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

04 Mar NBA
Hornets 118-89 Celtics
03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
28 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 93-109 Hornets
26 Feb NBA
Hornets 133-109 Pacers
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Hawks 107-110 Hornets
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak