New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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New Orleans will look to sustain their newfound winning momentum when they welcome Miami to Smoothie King Center on Thursday. The Pelicans are second from bottom in the West at 15–40 on the season, while the Heat are eighth in the East at 28–27. Here is our prediction.
After three losses on the bounce, the New Orleans Pelicans seemed to have found their footing, winning both of their recent games. This includes an impressive 120–94 victory over the Sacramento Kings the last time out.
However, an underwhelming 15–40 overall record overshadows their chances coming against a better-performing team. Seven of their last 10 home games ended in defeat, including their last five meetings against the Miami Heat at Smoothie King Center.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat will look to bounce back after a shock 115–111 home defeat to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday – a result that marked their third defeat in four games. They have secured victories in 12 of their last 13 encounters with the New Orleans Pelicans and racked up three wins in their last four away games; hence, our prediction.
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New Orleans Pelicans v Miami Heat Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 2.05 |
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1.82 | 1.98 |
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1.82 | 1.98 |
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1.85 | 1.95 |
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1.8 | 2.02 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat match is: Miami Heat wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat game on 11/02/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 37.32% chance to pick up the win against Miami Heat according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 1.85.
- There is a probability of 62.68% ⭐ for Miami Heat to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 2.05 at Bet365.
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New Orleans Pelicans and Miami Heat's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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T. Murphy III
H. Jones
S. Bey
Z. Williamson
D. Mitchell
M. Gardner
S. Fontecchio
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J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
J. Young
K. Jakucionis
D. Smith
N. Jovic
J. Jaquez Jr.
A. Wiggins
K. Johnson
New Orleans Pelicans - Miami Heat Key Points
- The New Orleans Pelicans have lost 40 of their 55 games this season.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have lost seven of their last 10 home games.
- The Miami Heat have won 12 of their last 13 games against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The Miami Heat have won three of their last four away games, including their last five trips to face the Pelicans.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Prediction
We are tipping the Miami Heat to secure victory in this game. Despite recent setbacks, the Florida franchise have enjoyed a better overall campaign than the New Orleans Pelicans and boast a respectable 3–1 record in their last four away games.
Additionally, they have proven nightmare opponents for the Pelicans, winning 12 of their last 13 encounters with the Louisiana ball club. This impressive record includes victories in their last five visits to Smoothie King Center. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat prediction is Miami Heat wins.
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