The Pelicans will play the Heat on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat set for Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. 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 79.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 91.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 1-14 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 9-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 24th (106.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 17th averaging 111.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.9 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 6th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 108.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 0-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-28 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 16-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, the Pelicans face the Heat in Miami, a treacherous matchup... Fans in the arena cheer loudly for their home team... The Pelicans have a dismal 5-28 record, while the Heat stand at 16-14... The Pelicans have yet to secure a win in their division... The Heat have been scoring more points per game this season...
Ye scallywags, see you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below for a chance at riches... Let the battle on the hardwood commence, may the best team win... (Aye, the Pelicans need to plunder a victory on this voyage...)
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 -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
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 Miami Heat are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Heat
1/01/25 7:40pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/01/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -105115.5 u -120Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 105.5 o -115105.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o +10517.5 u -145Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o +12024.5 u -160Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12532.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o +11028.5 u -150Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MIA 1/01/25 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o +10035.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Miami Heat | 37 | 45 | 0.451 | +31.0 | 19-22 | 17-23 | 10-6 | 24-28 | 110.6 | 110.0 | +0.6 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Miami Heat Futures Odds
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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 Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 7:40 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.