The Pelicans will play the Heat on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 81.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 92.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 12-6 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 19th (115.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 3rd averaging 120.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 123.1 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 3-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-28 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 19-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Pelicans are coming to Miami's arena...
The fans in Miami be rowdy, ready to cheer on their Heat...
Pelicans be strugglin' with an 8-28 record, while the Heat...
Pelicans be needin' to step up their game against the Heat...
See you courtside at today's game, bet on the best matchups...
Best Pelicans at Heat Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Miami Heat |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Miami Heat |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Miami Heat are -8.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +8.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 247.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 247.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Miami Heat are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Heat
1/04/26 6:10pm EST | +8.5 -118-8.5 -102 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -8.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 6:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 128.5 o -110128.5 u -118Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Andrew Wiggins
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Davion Mitchell
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Kel el Ware
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -118Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Norman Powell
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -118Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 31.5 o +10031.5 u -130Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/04/26 6:10pm EST | 33.5 o -10533.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Miami Heat | 25 | 22 | 0.532 | +12.5 | 15-7 | 10-15 | 3-3 | 12-12 | 119.7 | 118.0 | +1.7 | W2 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 37 | 0.245 | +26.5 | 7-19 | 5-18 | 5-7 | 6-26 | 114.4 | 121.2 | -6.8 | L1 | 4-6 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Miami Heat Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +8000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Miami Heat Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 6:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.