Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets 2/25/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
On Saturday night, the Charlotte Hornets will play host to the Miami Heat in a Southeast Division showdown. This game comes on the heels of Miami’s unimpressive performance last night, where they suffered a 128-99 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat, who now has a record of 32-28, struggled from beyond the arc, missing 31 of their 40 attempted three-pointers and shooting just 39 percent overall.
Despite the tough loss, G/F Jimmy Butler was a bright spot for Miami, leading the team with 23 points on an efficient 8-for-10 shooting, while All-Star C Bam Adebayo contributed 18 points and seven rebounds. However, the rest of the Heat’s starting lineup struggled mightily, scoring a combined 16 points on a dismal 6-for-25 shooting performance.
- The Miami Heat is 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches with Charlotte.
- Miami is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- The Heat is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road against the Hornets.
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets 2/25/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
On Saturday night, the Charlotte Hornets will play host to their Southeast Division foes, the Miami Heat, who are coming off a rough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night. Charlotte, on the other hand, is on a three-game winning streak after their recent 121-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite starting the season plagued with injuries, the Hornets are showing signs of progress under the leadership of head coach Steve Clifford.
Led by the standout performance of rookie sensation LaMelo Ball, who racked up 32 points, ten rebounds, and eight assists in their latest win, the Hornets are demonstrating their growing prowess on the court. Veteran forward Gordon Hayward also contributed a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while P.J. Washington added 20 points and eight rebounds to the mix. With their well-rounded play and recent success, Charlotte is looking to extend their winning streak against the struggling Heat.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 matches with the Heat.
- The Charlotte Hornets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 12 of Charlotte’s last 18 games at home against Miami.
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets. The NBA pick for this game is the Miami Heat. Miami PG Kyle Lowry (knee soreness) is making progress and still remains on the side without a clear return date. The Heat and the Hornets played road games last night, so the over is worth a look. The better team is the Hornets to pull off the upset at home. Prediction: Charlotte Hornets win 115-111.
NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
TV: BSCH
NBA Odds: Miami Heat -4.5
NBA Totals: 226.5
