A matchup featuring a struggling NBA squad will see the Charlotte Hornets (8-28) face the Miami Heat (22-16) at FTX Arena on January 14, 2024. The Hornets have lost four in a row and are 1-9 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as eight-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 223 points for the matchup.
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Heat vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | -8 | 223 |
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Injury Report as of January 14
Heat: Dru Smith: Out (Knee), Tyler Herro: Questionable (Shoulder), Jimmy Butler: Doubtful (Toe), Kevin Love: Questionable (Knee), Kyle Lowry: Probable (Hand)
Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Left Tibia), Gordon Hayward: Out (Calf), Mark Williams: Out (Back), P.J. Washington: Doubtful (Foot), Cody Martin: Questionable (Groin), Brandon Miller: Doubtful (Back)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Heat (-8) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (223) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Heat vs. Hornets Stat Rankings
| Heat Avg. (Rank) | Hornets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 112.5 (24th) | Points Scored | 108.9 (28th) |
| 111.6 (6th) | Points Allowed | 120.5 (25th) |
| 41.4 (26th) | Rebounds | 41.1 (28th) |
| 9.6 (26th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.8 (16th) |
| 12.8 (15th) | 3pt Made | 11.6 (27th) |
| 26.1 (15th) | Assists | 24.9 (24th) |
| 12.5 (9th) | Turnovers | 13.2 (18th) |
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Heat Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 19 | 22.4 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| Bam Adebayo | 28 | 22 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Butler | 24 | 21 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Duncan Robinson | 36 | 14.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 38 | 14 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 16 | 24.9 | 5.3 | 8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 23.9 | 3.7 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Miles Bridges | 25 | 20.4 | 7.1 | 3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Brandon Miller | 32 | 13.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 30 | 13 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Heat have 18 wins in 38 games against the spread this year.
- Miami doesn’t have a win ATS (0-2) as a 8-point favorite or greater this season.
- This season, 18 of the Heat’s 38 games have hit the over.
- In 19 games this year, Miami and its opponent have combined to score more than 223 points.
- The average total for Heat games this season has been 224.1, which is 1.1 points higher than the total for this game.
- The Hornets are 13-22-1 against the spread this season.
- Charlotte is 8-10 as a 8-point underdog or more.
- This season, 18 of the Hornets’ 36 games have hit the over.
- So far this year, 22 Charlotte’s games have featured more than 223 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (223) is 6.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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