New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks 1/1/2025

• Date: January 1, 2025
• Venue: Kaseya Center

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Win Probabilities

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM ET at Kaseya Center. The Pelicans are struggling significantly this season with a record of 5-28, extending their current losing streak to 10 games after a narrow defeat to the LA Clippers (116-113) in their last outing. In contrast, the Heat are enjoying a more favorable stretch, boasting a 16-14 record and having recently secured a win against the Houston Rockets (104-100).

Miami has the advantage of extra rest, having last played three days ago, which could bolster their chances against a fatigued Pelicans squad. The Heat have been strong at home, winning 8 of their last 10 games in front of their fans, making them a significant favorite in this matchup. Currently, the spread is set at Heat -8.5, with a moneyline of -340 for the Heat and +285 for the Pelicans, translating to an implied win probability of 75% for Miami and just 25% for New Orleans.

Betting enthusiasts may want to keep an eye on Trey Murphy III's Points and Rebounds, as it has emerged as the most popular player prop market for this game. Additionally, sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under, with current lines set at Under 24.5 Points and Rebounds (-110), indicating confidence that this figure could be mispriced.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction

Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 107.6 vs Miami Heat 117.37

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