Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 11, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 11, 2025 ,

NBA Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 4/11

The Miami Heat will travel to the Smoothie King Center to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Heat hold a record of 36-44, while the Pelicans are at 21-59. Both teams aim to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Heat vs. Pelicans Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Pelicans +13.0. The Pelicans have a better ATS home record at 17-11-1. They might keep the game closer than expected against the Heat.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 215.0. Both teams have been hitting the over recently, with the Heat on a 3-game over streak and the Pelicans on a 2-game over streak.

Team Trends

  • The Miami Heat have a road ATS record of 12-16-0.
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have a home ATS record of 17-11-1.
  • Miami Heat are on a 1-game ATS losing streak.
  • The Pelicans have a 2-game losing streak ATS.
  • New Orleans Pelicans have a current 2-game over streak.

Heat vs Pelicans Preview

The Miami Heat will visit the Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Miami stands at 36-44, while New Orleans has a 21-59 record. Both teams are looking to end their seasons on a positive note.

For the Heat, Tyler Herro leads the charge with an average of 23.8 points per game. Bam Adebayo adds strength in the paint with 9.5 rebounds per game. The Pelicans will rely on Jose Alvarado and his 4.7 assists per game. Yves Missi provides a strong presence with 8.2 rebounds per game. This game will test the depth and skill of both teams.

New Orleans Pelicans: Home Court Challenge

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play at the Smoothie King Center. They have a record of 21-59 this season. The Pelicans will face the Miami Heat on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Pelicans have struggled this season. Their home performance needs improvement. They aim to end the season on a positive note. Playing against the Heat gives the Pelicans a chance to test their skills. The Heat have a better record, but the Pelicans can use this game to gain experience. Fans will hope for a strong effort from the home team.

Miami Heat: Road Performance and Key Players

The Miami Heat hold a record of 36-44 this season. On the road, they have won 17 out of 40 games. Under Coach Erik Spoelstra, the team ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference. Tyler Herro leads the Heat with an average of 23.9 points per game. He is expected to play despite a thigh injury. Herro’s performance will be important for the Heat against the Pelicans. Bam Adebayo is another key player for Miami, contributing 18.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. His defensive skills are crucial, as the Heat allow only 110.0 points per game. Miami’s defense ranks 7th in the league, which might challenge the Pelicans’ offense.

Final Betting Pick

The Pelicans’ spread of +13.0 looks appealing given their better performance against the spread at home. Their record of 17-11-1 ATS at home suggests they can keep the game close. The Heat’s away record of 17-23 also indicates they might not dominate as expected.

The over/under prediction of over 215.0 is supported by both teams’ recent games. The Heat have hit the over in their last three games, while the Pelicans have done so in their last two. Both teams’ defensive stats show they allow many points, which could lead to a high-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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