New Orleans Pelicans
Miami Heat
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Heat

The New Orleans Pelicans hit the hardwood against the Miami Heat 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.

Fancy Heat Against The Spread?

It’s great to see the Heat with a -7 line on the spread at -110 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Pelicans.

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Heat Have 9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

New Orleans Pelicans suffered a sixth consecutive defeat when losing 122-109 in their previous game. This was at home to Portland Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson dropped 35 points, as Jeremiah Fears finished with 18 and Karlo Matkovic 16.

Miami Heat lost when they last took to the court. At Kaseya Center, they were turned over 125-115 at home to Minnesota Timberwolves. Norman Powell scored 21 points, with Nikola Jovic putting up 14 and Davion Mitchell contributing 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat have won the last two meetings against the Pelicans. They triumphed 119-108 at Kaseya Center and then 153-104 at Smoothie King Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Heat land nine wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat logo Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.6 points, 45.6 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.9 points and 49.3 rebounds per matchup.

Zion Williamson is averaging 24.6 points, with Trey Murphy making 2.4 (43.6%) 3-pointers per game. Derik Queen averages 8.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 46.1 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 10.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.1 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Norman Powell is averaging 23.1 points and 2.6 (34.2%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware has an average of 11.7 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 5.9 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Karlo Matkovic, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy.

Miami Heat lineup: Kel'el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re very excited to see Heat at -7 on the spread in this NBA matchup. We think it’s a good number for the betting favorites to cover at odds of -110.

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 Pelicans vs Heat stats:

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

Heat -7 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bam Adebayo Over 2.5 Assists -109 BetMGM logo

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has had Over 2.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -109 that he is able to land a return.

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Zion Williamson Over 24.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has had Over 24.5 points in 3 straight games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -120 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Heat -9
Totals Under 247.5
Player Assists Bam Adebayo Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 111 - 122 Heat logo Heat

We’re going for the Heat to win by a 122-111 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Heat Trading at Shorter Odds Than Pelicans

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Miami Heat as -294 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +240 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 8, while total points comes in at 246.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 246.5 can find odds of -106 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Norman Powell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Norman Powell is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
-120
Under 23.5
-110
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-112
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Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+110
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Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)
Over 4.5
-111
Under 4.5
-116
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+118
Under 4.5
-159
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+117
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-141
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-156
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Heat With Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Heat are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, averaging 118.90 points scored and 117.50 points allowed.

The Pelicans have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 110.10 points on average and giving up 119.90.

The Heat beat the Pelicans 119-108 in their most recent meeting at Kaseya Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Kaseya Center, the Heat have won eight while the Pelicans have taken two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O240.5 U240.5
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Home Stats 5-5 236.40 118.90 117.50 4 6
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 2-8 230.00 110.10 119.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
  • U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 33 35.39 676 114 20.5 3.5 2.7 6.1 0.2 1.6
Saddiq Bey 34 29.88 513 78 15.1 2.3 1.6 5.9 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 20 28.62 467 66 23.4 3.3 - 5.9 0.6 1.2

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 31 32.27 506 90 16.3 2.9 1.9 4.9 1.1 1.2
Tyler Herro 6 31.83 139 14 23.2 2.3 2.5 5.0 0.5 1.0
Norman Powell 30 31.12 723 79 24.1 2.6 2.9 3.8 0.2 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
7 Kel'el Ware
13 Bam Adebayo
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
45 Davion Mitchell
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
0 Jeremiah Fears
1 Zion Williamson
17 Karlo Matkovic
22 Derik Queen
25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans
26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers
22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans
20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks
23 Dec NBA
Raptors 112-91 Heat
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
18 Dec NBA
Heat 106-95 Nets
15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
  • 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