Heats vs. Pelicans Predictions, Odds, Lines and Spreads: 2023 NBA Picks, Best Bet from Proven Models for Jan 22

Miami-Dade Arena hosts a mouthwatering cross-conference NBA matchup on Sunday afternoon. Miami He hosts the New Orleans Pelicans, and this season the Heat go 25-22 and the Pelicans go 26-20. Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are out of the Pelicans, and Naj Marshall (toe) is listed as questionable. Duncan Robinson (fingers), Omer Yurtseven (ankles) and Nikola Jovic (back) are out of heat.

Tipoff is 3:30 PM ET in Miami. The Caesars Sportsbook lists Miami as his 7.5-point home favorite, but the latest Pelicans vs. Heat odds put him over/under, or 218 total points he thinks Vegas will score. Before you pick Heats vs. Pelicans, check out NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer models.

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The model now has its sights set on the Heat vs. the Pelicans, anchoring picks and NBA predictions. Visit SportsLine today to see our model recommendations. Here are the Pelicans vs. Heat NBA odds and betting lines:

• Pelicans vs. Heatspread: Heat -7.5
• Pelicans vs. Heat Over/Under: 218 Points
• Pelicans vs. Heat moneyline: Heat -305, Pelicans +240
• NO: Pelicans are 9-14 against spread in road games.
• MIA: Heat is 7-14-2 to spread in home games
• Pelicans vs. Heat Picks: Check SportsLine’s Picks

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Why the Pelicans Can Cover

The Pelicans rank among the top 10 in the NBA for both offensive and defensive efficiency, beating their opponents by nearly 3 points per 100 possessions. The New Orleans are elite in offensive free throw attempts, averaging 26.0 per game, and the Pelicans are top 10 in assists, field goal percentage, offensive rebound percentage, second chance points, fast break points, and points in the paint. is in Season.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans wreaked havoc with 15.6 turnovers per game, including the NBA’s second-most steals (8.5 per game). New Orleans out of his 3-point range he holds 34.3% of his opponents, while the Pelicans are free-throw prevention (23.2 attempts allowed per game) and defensively in his rebounding percentage (73.2%). It’s in the top 10. The Pelicans also rank him 24th in the NBA in overall efficiency, the bottom five in field goal percentage, and just 45.5% of the attempts facing the Heat with his offense.

Reason why heat can cover

With the Pelicans playing without Williamson and Ingram, the Heat have the edge with the star power of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. His six-time All-Star and his four-time All-Star selection to the NBA, Butler is averaging 21.7 points per game on 51.3 percent shooting this season. He’s also a great defender on his team, with Butler at the center of Miami’s offense, producing 6.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Adebayo is the elite defensive his big man, averaging 21.5 points per game, his team-best 10.1 rebounds, and shooting close to 54 percent.

The Heat are leading their opponents this season with 7.9 points per 100 possessions with Butler and Adebayo on the floor. Beyond individual star power, Miami’s defense is elite, with him giving up less than 1.12 points per possession. The Heat lead the league in points allowed in the paint (44.0 per game), and Miami is in the top three in making turnovers, steals per game, fast his break points allowed, and prevented free throws. I’m here.

How to make a Heat vs. Pelicans pick

In total, SportsLine’s model predicts 226 total points. The model also shows that he hits one side of the spread more than 50% of the time. Model picks can only be found on SportsLine.

Who will win the Pelicans vs. Heat? And which side of the spread will hit more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine today to find out which side of the spread you should jump on. Find everything from the models that crushed the NBA picks.