NBASeries starts 1/2
Heat2-5
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MIA 37%63% NO
# NBA
Heat vs Pelicans prediction
Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday 2 January, 7:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center. Our line gives the Pelicans a 63% chance.
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- Rank
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Heat
- PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo28.4
- AssistsDavion Mitchell8.0
- ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo12.3
Pelicans
- PointsZion Williamson21.3
- AssistsJeremiah Fears4.9
- ReboundsDerik Queen7.7
Season averages
| MIA | Stat | NO |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | W3 |
| 123.9 | Points Against | 120.1 |
| 2-5 | Last Ten Games | 3-4 |
| 118.1 | Points Per Game | 121.9 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 42.3 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 |
| 28.7 | Assists Per Game | 25.7 |
| 5.0 | Blocks Per Game | 4.6 |
| 8.1 | Steals Per Game | 12.9 |
Last five games
Heat
- Lat CHA115-110
- Lvs DAL113-109
- Wat ATL129-117
- Wvs IND145-125
- Lat LAL138-117
Pelicans
- Lat DEN141-135 OT
- Lvs DEN104-91
- Wvs SAC132-120
- Wvs ATL121-99
- Wat MEM135-134 OT
Injury report
Heat
- Myron GardnerDay-To-Day
- Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-Day
Pelicans
- Jordan PooleOut
- Trey Murphy IIIDay-To-Day
- Yves MissiOut
Game info
- Venue
- Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- TV
- GCSEN, Pelicans.com
- Season series
- Series starts 1/2
Heat and Pelicans this season
- Sat 2 JanHeat at PelicansSat 7:00 PM ET
- Sun 10 JanPelicans at HeatSun 6:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Heat vs Pelicans?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 2 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Heat vs Pelicans on?
ESPN lists GCSEN, Pelicans.com for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Heat vs Pelicans?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New Orleans Pelicans a 63% chance, so a call on them pays x1.60. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Heat vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, the home of the New Orleans Pelicans.
How many times do the Heat and Pelicans play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Heat and Pelicans play next?
Sunday 10 January 2027 at 6:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Pelicans at the Heat.
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