Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions
The Miami Heat (42-39) and Charlotte Hornets (43-38) meet Tuesday in the Eastern Conference Play In Tournament. Tip from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze NBA odds around the Heat vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Regular-season series: Heat won 3-1
The Heat, who finished in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, closed out their regular season with a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, covering as 10.5-point home favorites with the Over (240.5) cashing. Miami has struggled over the last several weeks, going 4-5 straight up and 3-6 against the spread (ATS) since March 27. It ended the regular season 45-35-1 ATS.
The Hornets, who as the No. 9 seed earned a home battle for their Play In game, edged the New York Knicks 110-96 on the road Sunday. They closed as 14.5-point favorites with the Under (216.5) hitting. Charlotte has won 5 of its last 7 games and went 4-3 ATS in that span. It is 50-31 ATS on the season.
Across their 4 meetings, Miami covered the spread in 3 games while the Over hit in 3 of 4 contests. Miami's wins were 144-117 (-5.5, Over 241), 126-108 (-7.5, Under 235.5) and 128-120 (-7.5, Over 228.5) while the Hornets won 136-106 as a 5.5-point favorite as the Over (236.6) hit in the last meeting March 17 in Charlotte.
The winner of this game will play Friday at the loser of Wednesday's No. 8 Orlando Magic at No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers game. The winner of Friday's game earns the eighth and final seed in the 8-team East bracket.
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- Moneyline (ML): Heat +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Hornets -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Heat +5.5 (-110) | Hornets -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Heat at Hornets key injuries
Heat
- G Nikola Jovic (ankle) out
- F Pelle Larsson (leg) questionable
Hornets
- C PJ Hall (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Heat at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 122, Heat 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Hornets (-220) should win this game, as their ceiling is much higher. However, they are too expensive to consider.
Against the spread
BET HORNETS -5.5 (-110).
The Hornets have been competing at a higher level and covering consistently, 2 things bettors need to consider. They have covered in 5 of their last 6 games as a favorite. Charlotte also has a better offensive and defensive rating than Miami, so it should dominate on both sides of the ball. It ranked fifth in the NBA at covering as a home favorite, going 14-7 ATS this season in that situation.
The Heat have been on fire offensively, but they've had season-long issues defensively. Miami has allowed at least 117 points in 6 straight games and is 0-3 ATS in that span as an underdog. Expect those defensive woes to continue.
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-115).
The Heat only know one pace -- fast. They have scored at least 140 points in 3 of their last 5 games, going Over in 5 of their last 6 contests. Miami ranks No. 1 in pace.
The Hornets have talented offensive weapons as well, and they have scored at least 122 points in 3 of their past 6 contests. Charlotte has gone 2-1 O/U in its last 3 home games.
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