New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction NBA Picks 10/13/24

The New Orleans Pelicans and Miami Heat meet Sunday in NBA preseason action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Magic and play the Rockets next. The Pelicans have won 6 of their last 10 preseason games. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 106 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jordan Hawkins is averaging 18 points and 1 rebound, while Zion Williamson is averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds. Daniel Theis is the third double-digit scorer and C.J. McCollum is grabbing 3 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat lost to the Hornets and play the Spurs next. The Heat have split their last 10 preseason games. The Miami Heat are averaging 108 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 38 percent shooting. Kel’el Ware is averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 13 points and 6 rebounds. Jimmy Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Pelle Larsson is dishing 2 assists. The Miami Heat are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 27.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans looked better in their preseason opener than the Heat did, but Miami should have Herro back for this one, which gives them another scoring option. I also like to side with the Heat in these meaningless games because of their coaching and the fact they play hard whether the game matters or not. It’s just how they’re wired as an organization. At home and a weird early start, I’ll lay the bucket with the Heat.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Miami Heat -1.5