The Heat will play the Pelicans on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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
The Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Friday, February 23rd, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat come to this game with a 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 96.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 15-12 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 17-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 25th (110.6) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 14th, averaging 116.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.4 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 21st in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat currently have a 11-2 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 9-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 30-25 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 34-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Miami Heat sail to New Orleans Pelicans' turf...get ready for some high-octane NBA action this Friday night! The Pelicans' nest will be rocking with excitement for this showdown...
Miami Heat boast a 30-25 overall standing...while the Pelicans hold a 34-22 record, ready to defend their home court. The Heat dominate with an 11-2 division record...but the Pelicans are no pushovers with a 9-6 division record...
Miami Heat average 110.6 points per game...while the Pelicans put up an impressive 116.6 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...let the battle begin on the hardwood as these two teams clash!
Best Heat at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +2.5 -114 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Heat
Pelicans
2/23/24 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Heat
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
2/23/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at NOP 2/23/24 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MIA at NOP 2/23/24 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -105111.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| xp - Miami Heat | 46 | 36 | 0.561 | +18.0 | 22-19 | 24-17 | 13-3 | 32-20 | 110.1 | 108.4 | +1.7 | W2 | 7-3 |
Miami Heat & New Orleans Pelicans 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.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +50000 Bet | +50000 Bet |
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| Pelicans | +75000 Bet | +100000 Bet |
Miami Heat & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 Friday, February 23rd, 2024 at 8:10 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 Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.