Miami Heat (29-34) vs Charlotte Hornets (15-48)
Game Info: Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Kaseya Center)
Betting Odds: Miami Heat -9.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN Sun
The Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat duke it out at the Kaseya Center on Monday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in a real slump as they've lost 18 of their last 21 games overall. But they will be feeling much better after they snapped an ugly nine-game losing streak with an impressive 105-102 comeback win over the Nets on Saturday. Miles Bridges led the team with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists, Nick Smith Jr added 19 points while Moussa Diabate chipped in with 16 points and 15 rebounds. As a team, the Hornets shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start. They trailed by 17 points in the first half and by nine points late in the fourth quarter before they closed the game on a ferocious 12-0 run to pull off the unlikely victory at home.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat have been in a rut as they've lost four of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Bulls in a 114-109 loss on Saturday. Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo led the team in scoring with 22 points each, Tyler Herro added 21 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Terry Rozier chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Heat shot just 42 percent from the field and 13 of 43 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the first quarter to lead by as many as 17 points. Only to go cold and get outscored by 36-20 in the fourth quarter to get run down with time to spare.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Heat have won each of their last six games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Monday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Heat have covered the spread in six of their last seven games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won five of their last eight games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Heat have lost each of their last three games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against the Hornets after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets' last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Hornets and Heat has gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Prediction
The Hornets are coming in with a full squad once again, while the Heat are still keeping eyes on Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks, and Duncan Robinson, who are all questionable. The Heat have been playing well below their best for a while now, but they have opened as heavy favorites at home against the Hornets, who were absolutely ice-cold before their surprising win on Saturday. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff, but the Heat are getting desperate for a win and I think they can put it all together against this Hornets squad.
Peter’s Pick Miami -9.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
