Heat vs Pelicans Prediction, NBA Picks and Betting Trends for Tonight’s Game

In tonight’s interconference rematch, the Miami Heat (35-20, 32-23 ATS) are playing the New Orleans Pelicans (22-32, 27-26-1 ATS); NBA picks are featured here. Which teams’ losing streak is coming to an end on Thursday night? Including the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends are posted below.

Heat vs Pelicans Game Information 

Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022
Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Smoothie King Center; New Orleans, Louisiana

Heat vs Pelicans NBA Picks and Betting Odds

All Heat vs Pelicans betting odds can be found at BetOnline

Point spread: Heat -5.5 (-110) | Pelicans +5.5 (-110)
Best moneyline: Heat -205 | Pelicans +175
Over/Under: 216.5 (-110)

Miami Heat Injury Report

PF Markieff Morris (out indefinitely) | SG Victor Oladipo (out indefinitely) | SG Tyler Herro (probable) | SF Caleb Martin (probable)

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

SG Tony Snell (probable) | SG CJ McCollum (probable) | PF Larry Nance Jr. (out indefinitely) | C Willy Hernangomez (out indefinitely) | PF Zion Williamson (out indefinitely) | PG Kira Lewis Jr. (out for the season)

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Heat vs Pelicans News and Preview | NBA Picks

Moreover, on Monday, in the Heat’s 121-100 road win over the Wizards, center Bam Adebayo led his team in scoring. He piled on 21 points in 24 minutes spent on the court. Forward Jimmy Butler closed out his performance with 19 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30 minutes played. Miami has won six of its last 10 games. In addition to their three-game winning streak, the Heat are now 17-14 away, 18-6 at home and 18-13 ATS on the road this season.

As for the Pelicans, in their 110-97 home win against the Rockets on Tuesday, forward Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 26 points in 34 minutes of action. Jaxson Hayes and Naji Marshall each ended their outings with 14 points. New Orleans has won six of its previous 10 contests. On top of their four-game win streak, the team is 12-13 at home, 10-19 away and 14-10-1 ATS at home.

Referencing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Heat have a 64.5% chance of winning. 

Regarding other head-to-head matchups, in the past three meetings, the Heat are a perfect 3-0 versus the Pelicans. On Nov. 17, 2021, the first time these teams met during this regular season, Miami won 113-98 at FTX Arena. The Pelicans have not defeated them since Mar. 6, 2020, when they won 110-104 at Smoothie King Center.

In other news, two acquired players are expected to play for the Pelicans tonight: Tony Snell and CJ McCollum. Both players are listed as probable on the injury report. When asked about playing alongside Tony Snell and Larry Nance, teammate Brandon Ingram commented, “Tony can defend and shoot from beyond the arc. Larry is a great defender, has good hands and can step out and shoot the three.”

Brandon Ingram on Tony Snell/Larry Nance: "Tony can defend and shoot from beyond the arc. Larry is a great defender, has good hands and can step out and shoot the three. They bring experience, energy and another dimension to our team where we can stretch the floor."

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) February 9, 2022

Heat vs Pelicans NBA Betting Trends | NBA Picks

• Miami is 12-6 ATS in its previous 18 contests played.
• The Heat are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
• Also, the total has gone over in eight of their past 10 contests.
• On the other side, the Pelicans are 5-0 ATS in their previous five games played.
• And, the total has gone under in six of the Pelicans’ last seven contests.
• Next, New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in the team’s past six matchups at home versus Miami.

Projected Miami Heat Starting Lineup

PG Kyle Lowry | SG Duncan Robinson | SF Jimmy Butler | PF P.J. Tucker | C Bam Adebayo

Projected New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineup

PG Devonte’ Graham | SG CJ McCollum | SF Brandon Ingram | PF Jaxson Hayes | C Jonas Valanciunas

Heat vs Pelicans Prediction | NBA Picks

Furthermore, so far during this 2021-22 NBA regular season, Miami is 24-13 as a favorite, 11-7 as an underdog and 18-13 ATS away, while New Orleans is 11-3 as a favorite, 11-29 as an underdog and 14-10-1 ATS at home. Both teams are playing decent basketball right now. The Heat have won their last three consecutive games. Likewise, the Pelicans are on a four-game win streak. However, considering Miami has won the previous three head-to-head matchups, the team has an edge.

Additionally, entering tonight’s interconference rematch, Miami is a 5.5-point favorite. It should go without saying that New Orleans has several players out on the injury report. But, CJ McCollum is making his Pelicans’ debut tonight. In conclusion, pick the Heat to win, the Pelicans will cover the spread and the total will go under 216.5. If you have never placed a bet on an NBA game, skim through our handicap betting guide. Other NBA Picks are on the main page.

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