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Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions

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Hornets +3.5 @ -105

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Our prediction is that the Hornets can outperform their odds against the Heat. It leads us to a wager on the spread lines considering that +3.5 has been chalked up at -105.

Discover our expert Heat vs Hornets betting picks, featuring our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below to see the complete analysis.

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Preview

The Miami Heat take the court against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash.

Miami Heat suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 128-111 in their previous game. This was at home to Detroit Pistons at Kaseya Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 36 points, while Davion Mitchell put up 18 and Bobby Portis 11.

Charlotte Hornets lost their last game, being beaten at home to Atlanta Hawks 128-81 at Spectrum Center. Offensively, Naz Reid led the charge with 17, while Grayson Allen contributed 11 and Tidjane Salaun 11.

H2H: Heat Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

The Hornets have claimed consecutive wins over the Heat. Both victories were achieved at Spectrum Center, with a 136-106 followed by a 127-126 (OT) scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Heat win seven times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 123.5 points, 43.7 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 126.1 points and 46.2 rebounds per matchup.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 16.7 points and 9.2 rebounds, Davion Mitchell 5.8 assists and Andrew Wiggins 2.2 (43.1%) 3-pointers.

The Hornets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.8 points, 44.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 84.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.8 points and 43.1 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.3 points, 6.3 assists and 3.6 (35.0%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 7.7 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Davion Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Moussa Diabate, Dennis Schroeder, Brandon Miller.

Best Bet

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +3.5 and our prediction is that Hornets should be able to cover it in this NBA showdown. There is -105 available for this outcome.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 consecutive games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games against Heat.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Hornets +3.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 118 - 119 Hornets

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Hornets enjoying a 119-118 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Miami Heat are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -161 about them triumphing means a 62% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Charlotte Hornets are trading at +136.

3.5 is the spread and 231.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 231.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Heat

-161

Hornets

+136

Point Spread

Heat -3.5

-115

Hornets +3.5

-105

Total Points

Under 231.5

-110

Over 231.5

-110

The Hornets have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, putting up 114.90 points per contest and giving up 111.30.

The Heat have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 119.70 points per contest while yielding 125.90.

When the teams last met at Spectrum Center, the Hornets beat the Heat 127-126. Across the last 10 meetings at Spectrum Center, both teams have recorded five victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		6-4	226.20	114.90	111.30	4	6
Miami Heat Away Stats		3-7	245.60	119.70	125.90	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
• U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 249.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 245.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 123.50 pts and allowed 126.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 125.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.80 pts and allowed 112.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 111.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (76.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 30.80
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (80.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.1, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 32.40
• Assists: 30.30
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 5.40
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.50 (84.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.10 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.80 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 14.10, Defensive 33.60
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Naz Reid

8 Grayson Allen

14 Moussa Diabate

17 Dennis Schroeder

24 Brandon Miller

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

2 Davion Mitchell

7 Giannis Antetokounmpo

11 Klay Thompson

13 Bam Adebayo

22 Andrew Wiggins

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	2	0	1	130	103	27	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	2	0	1	124.5	112	12.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Rockets	2	0	1	121	110	11	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Lakers	2	0	1	126	111	15	2-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Grizzlies	2	0	1	117	105.5	11.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	2	0	1	123	99.5	23.5	0-0	2-0	0-0	0-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	2	0	1	123.5	97	26.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Celtics	1	1	0.5	110	112	-2	1-0	0-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Hornets	1	1	0.5	95.5	115.5	-20	0-1	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Mavericks	1	1	0.5	115.5	116.5	-1	0-0	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-1	1W
Pacers	1	1	0.5	114	120.5	-6.5	0-1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
Clippers	1	1	0.5	119	110.5	8.5	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-1	1-1	1L
Jazz	1	1	0.5	111.5	121	-9.5	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Wizards	1	1	0.5	115	114	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	2	0	106.5	119	-12.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Heat	0	2	0	108.5	129.5	-21	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119.5	121.5	-2	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Knicks	0	2	0	101.5	106.5	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Magic	0	2	0	109	123.5	-14.5	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-2	2L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	2	0	108	124.5	-16.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Spurs	0	2	0	107	115	-8	0-2	0-0	0-1	0-2	0-2	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

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