Pelicans vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 11, 2025, 2:06PM | Published: Apr 11, 2025, 2:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Miami Heat in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, beginning at 10:00am AEST.
With the likes of Jose Alvarado, Antonio Reeves and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans vs Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Heat an 86% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Heat: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $8.00, Heat $1.09
- Line: Pelicans +15 ($1.91), Heat -15 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 215 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 Pelicans at $8.00 and the Heat at $1.09.
The Pelicans are 15-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Heat (-15) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 215 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+15) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 215-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Heat: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +15 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 215 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Heat predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
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-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Pelicans vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Heat at Smoothie King Center on Saturday is the Heat winning 114-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Miami game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Heat prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Miami game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Heat at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat
- Date: Saturday 12 April 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Miami predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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