New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 4, 17:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L

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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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bam Adebayo Over 2.5 Assists -109

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.

Latest Bam Adebayo Player Prop Odds

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Zion Williamson Over 24.5 Points -120

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.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Heat -9

Totals Under 247.5

Player Assists Bam Adebayo Over 2.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Heat -9, Under 247.5 and Bam Adebayo (Heat) to have Over 2.5 assists.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat 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.

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.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

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

Norman Powell (Heat)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

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Player Assists

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

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Kaseya Center

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 Home Stats		5-5	236.40	118.90	117.50	4	6
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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109
NBA: 01/01 Pelicans 118 Bulls134
NBA: 30/12 Knicks 130 Pelicans125
NBA: 28/12 Suns 123 Pelicans114
NBA: 27/12 Suns 115 Pelicans108

Heat

NBA: 03/01 Timberwolves 125 Heat115
NBA: 02/01 Heat 118 Pistons112
NBA: 30/12 Nuggets 123 Heat147
NBA: 28/12 Pacers 116 Heat142
NBA: 27/12 Heat 126 Hawks111

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Heat

NBA: 12/04 2025 Heat 153 Pelicans 104
NBA: 02/01 2025 Pelicans 108 Heat 119
NBA: 23/03 2024 Pelicans 111 Heat 88
NBA: 24/02 2024 Heat 106 Pelicans 95
NBA: 22/01 2023 Pelicans 96 Heat 100
NBA: 19/01 2023 Heat 124 Pelicans 98
NBA: 11/02 2022 Heat 112 Pelicans 97
NBA: 18/11 2021 Pelicans 98 Heat 113
NBA: 05/03 2021 Heat 103 Pelicans 93
NBA: 25/12 2020 Pelicans 98 Heat 111

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

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

+7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 240.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 240.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 121.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 236.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 240.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 116.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 33.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.50 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 22.90 (80.07%)
Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 23.90
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 13.10
Personal Fouls: 20.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.10 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.30 (79.42%)
Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 22.90
Blocks: 3.40
Steals: 8.70
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.50 (82.22%)
Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 33.10
Assists: 26.80
Blocks: 3.70
Steals: 10.40
Turnovers : 13.80
Personal Fouls: 17.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 19.00 (80.51%)
Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 27.60
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 9.70
Turnovers : 14.00
Personal Fouls: 17.90

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

Herbert Jones	22	28.01	215	52	9.8	2.4	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	17	27.94	292	59	17.2	3.5	2.6	1.9	0.4	0.6
Jeremiah Fears	36	26.77	514	113	14.3	3.1	1.0	3.6	0.2	1.2
Derik Queen	35	25.82	460	141	13.1	4.0	0.2	7.0	0.9	1.0
Jose Alvarado	33	22.22	266	105	8.1	3.2	1.6	2.7	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	22	18.69	170	30	7.7	1.4	0.8	2.2	0.2	0.5
Yves Missi	28	17.68	144	30	5.1	1.1	-	5.2	1.3	0.4
Micah Peavy	30	14.88	131	28	4.4	0.9	0.4	2.2	0.1	0.5
Kevon Looney	15	14.77	40	25	2.7	1.7	0.1	5.2	0.5	0.3
Jordan Hawkins	27	14.18	127	21	4.7	0.8	0.9	1.6	0.1	0.1
Trey Alexander	3	12.47	14	4	4.7	1.3	0.7	1.3	0.3	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	23	11.74	115	18	5.0	0.8	0.4	3.2	0.7	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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

Bam Adebayo	27	31.14	471	66	17.4	2.4	1.3	9.7	0.9	1.0
Davion Mitchell	33	30.18	311	248	9.4	7.5	1.1	2.5	0.1	1.2
Jaime Jaquez Jr.	34	29.09	550	159	16.2	4.7	0.4	5.3	0.2	0.8
Kel'el Ware	35	25.06	432	18	12.3	0.5	1.3	10.6	1.3	1.0
Pelle Larsson	27	22.14	249	88	9.2	3.3	1.1	2.7	0.2	0.5
Nikola Jovic	24	19.6	207	75	8.6	3.1	1.2	3.9	0.3	0.6
Simone Fontecchio	33	17.62	289	52	8.8	1.6	1.8	2.9	0.2	0.5
Dru Smith	35	17.49	230	94	6.6	2.7	0.7	2.5	0.3	1.6
Kasparas Jakucionis	10	14.82	44	11	4.4	1.1	1.0	2.0	-	0.7
Keshad Johnson	14	8.99	46	1	3.3	0.1	0.4	2.3	0.3	0.4
Jahmir Young	5	4.88	10	4	2.0	0.8	0.4	0.4	-	0.2
Myron Gardner	9	4.04	18	4	2.0	0.4	0.4	1.0	-	0.1
Vladislav Goldin	1	0.9	1	1	1.0	1.0	-	-	-	-
Terry Rozier	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Miami Heat Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

7 Kel'el Ware

13 Bam Adebayo

22 Andrew Wiggins

24 Norman Powell

45 Davion Mitchell

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

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Pacers 109-128 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Rockets 128-133 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Pelicans 114-104 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 125-115 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Heat 118-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Nuggets 123-147 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Pacers 116-142 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Heat 126-111 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Raptors 112-91 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Heat 125-132 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Heat 116-129 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Heat 106-95 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Raptors 106-96 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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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