Game Overview

We have an exciting Southeast Division matchup as the Miami Heat face off against the Charlotte Hornets. Miami currently stands at 29-34 overall with a home record of 15-14, while Charlotte is 15-48 overall with a disappointing road record of 5-24. Miami has dominated the recent encounters, winning six consecutive matches against the Hornets, including a narrow victory of 98-94 back in November.

Current Records

• Miami Heat: 29-34 (15-14 at home)
• Charlotte Hornets: 15-48 (5-24 on the road)

Game Details

• Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET, Kaseya Center, Miami
• Odds: Miami favored by 9.5 points.
• Over/Under: 216.5 points.

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Key Players to Watch

Miami Heat

• Andrew Wiggins: Averaged 18.4 points.
• Bam Adebayo: Standout in recent games with consistent performances.
• Tyler Herro: Key offensive player with two notable games scoring 22 points.
• Kel’el Ware: Emerging talent providing solid numbers.

Charlotte Hornets

• Miles Bridges: Key performer, recently achieving a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
• Moussa Diabate: Contributed significantly with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
• Nick Smith Jr.: Adding depth with 19 points.

Historical Context

After a rough stretch losing nine consecutive games, the Hornets recently broke that streak with a win against the Nets, demonstrating resilience. They are 32-22-2 against the spread and are showing improvement on defense this season.

Tracks from the model indicate a lean towards the over for a combined score projecting at 217 points. Details for specific picks can be reviewed at SportsLine Picks.

NBA Betting Lines for Hornets vs. Heat

• Heat vs. Hornets Spread: Heat -9.5
• Over/Under: 216.5 points
• Money Line: Heat: -433, Hornets: +334

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