Heat vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 2, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 11:40PM
The Miami Heat will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Thursday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Heat vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Miami vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Heat a 76% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Kaseya Center.
Heat vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.26, Pelicans $4.00
- Line: Heat -9 ($1.91), Pelicans +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Heat at $1.26 and the Pelicans at $4.00.
The Heat are 9-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+9) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 220.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Heat vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Heat vs Pelicans predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Heat have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Heat vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Pelicans at Kaseya Center this Thursday is the Heat winning 114-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Miami vs New Orleans game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Heat vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for New Orleans vs Miami player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Trey Murphy is projected to finish with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for the Pelicans.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Tyler Herro | 20 | 6 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Duncan Robinson | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Nikola Jovic | 12 | 5 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 7 | 9 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Miami vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Heat vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Heat and Pelicans at Kaseya Center is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 2 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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