In their final game before the NBA All-Star Break, the Miami Heat will take on the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the second and final meeting between these teams of the shortened NBA season. The Heat vs. Pelicans NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Heat vs. Pelicans Game Info
Miami Heat (17-18, 7-10 Away) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (15-20, 10-8 Home)
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, La.
Coverage: TNT
While the Heat are coming off a loss, they have been playing solid basketball. They won the six games prior, and they look to get back on track tonight. Jimmy Butler has been out the past two games with a knee injury. He is listed as questionable tonight, but considering this is their final game before the break, it would make sense to hold Butler out. Bam Adebayo is questionable tonight with a knee injury of his own. Aside from those two, they should be good to go.
The Pelicans are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing to the Bulls yesterday. They have lost three of their last four games, allowing an average of 124.7 points in these three losses. Their defense is terrible, ranking the second worst in the NBA. Their offense is good, but they make the eighth-fewest 3-point shots per game (11.5). With them giving up so many points, they need to shoot the long ball more often and consistently to take the next step.
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Heat vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on tonight’s Heat – Pelicans NBA game, shopping the NBA odds at various sportsbooks is critical to ensuring that you get the best number possible. Whether you are interested in betting on the favorite Pelicans or underdog Heat in this game, odds shopping will help you get the most out of your bet. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the perfect asset to use for a quick side-by-side comparison of the NBA betting odds.
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As seen in the accompanying image above, the point spread betting odds for this Heat – Pelicans differ across the sportsbooks. SugarHouse and DraftKings currently offer the best value on the Heat at +2.5 (-110). It’s PointsBet and William Hill that currently offer the best line for the Pelicans, at -2 (-110). Bettors should be selective and odds shop in order to avoid compromising value, especially later in the day.
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Heat vs. Pelicans NBA Picks | Total
Much like the point spread, those making NBA betting picks for the total in tonight’s Heat – Pelicans game should be a bit selective. Those interested in betting the total over will find the best value at William Hill in the form of an over 227 (-110) ticket. On the contrary, those looking to bet the Heat – Pelicans total under should aim to do so at BetMGM, with a line of 227.5 (-110).
Heat vs. Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are now 2-9 against the spread when they are home favorites. The Heat are 4-5 against the spread as away underdogs, which isn’t much better. It would be surprising if the Heat bring back Butler right before the All-Star Break. Assuming he is officially ruled out, the line is going to move in favor of the home team. No Butler also hurts the Heat defense. So, with this in mind, I’m going the the Pelicans and over.
Prediction: Pelicans -2, Over 227
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