The New Orleans Pelicans (42-27) visit the Miami Heat (38-31) Friday. Tip from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pelicans vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Heat lead 1-0
New Orleans snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 121-106 loss to the Orlando Magic Thursday while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Trey Murphy III'scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, and 5 total New Orleans players scored in double figures. The Pelicans shot 53.8% from the field in the loss.
Miami got back in the win column with a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, covering as a 3-point road underdog. F Jimmy Butler'had a game-high 30 points and was 1 of 4 Miami players to score in double figures. The Heat shot 45.8% from the field in the win.