The Miami Heat'(30-25) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (34-22) Friday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Heat won 2-0 last year
It was a profitable Thursday, including crushing a +210 parlay, as we went 6-0 in the NBA wagers. Let’s keep that momentum rolling with a sneaky good matchup.
The Heat swept a back-to-back before the All-Star break, taking down Philadelphia 109-104 and Milwaukee 123-97. They take a short flight up to NOLA to take on the surging Pels. F Jimmy Butler took an extended vacation as he hasn’t played since Feb. 7 due to personal reasons. In that game, he posted a triple-double with 17 points, 11 boards and 11 dimes. He has gone for 15+ points in 13 straight games.