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Pelicans vs Heat Odds: Can The Heat Make Another Run?
One of the best teams approaching the playoffs are the Heat, who look to continue their momentum against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans vs Heat odds for Friday’s game have the Heat at -4.5, and they look to post their fourth win from their last five games.
However, the Pelicans have been playing well, so it should be a great contest at Kaseya Center.
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Are the Pelicans Contenders?
The NBA playoffs bracket could involve the Pelicans, but we’re not sure if they are contenders or pretenders.
So often they disappoint at crunch time, but a win over the Heat could help solidify their chances of finishing with a good record.
Having posted recent wins over the Clippers and Nets, there is solid momentum with the Pelicans. However, we weren’t impressed with their performance against the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
Playing back-to-back road games is another concern, and we didn’t see enough from them against the Magic to back them with confidence.
The Pelicans are 19-14-2 ATS on the road, so bettors have had plenty of success backing them in this situation.
Getting +4.5 points with Pelicans vs Heat odds is a healthy start, but they could be fatigued after playing a tough road game. That’s the biggest concern for Zion Williamson and his teammates.
Heat Happy to Be Home
It was a successful road trip for the Heat, who went 3-1 with wins against the Pistons and Cavaliers but being back home is ideal as they welcome the Pelicans into Kaseya Center on Thursday.
The Heat never seem to have players on the NBA scoring leaders list but they focus on team basketball especially heading towards the playoffs.
Bettors haven’t had as much success as usual with the Heat, who are 12-20 ATS at home. However, it often pays to throw out the normal in March and April.
They won the first meeting against the Pelicans 106-95 on the road, and they should fancy their chances of winning again.
Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup against the Cavaliers with 30 points, and he lit up the NBA scoreboard.
If Butler is anywhere near his best, he could post another big scoring total, which would take them a long way to covering the -4.5 spread.
Eastern Conference Power
The Eastern Conference teams are playing better than their West counterparts, and the Heat could add to that.
They are one of the best teams to back around this time of the year, and although their recent form hasn’t come against tough teams, they are suited by this situation.
Facing the Pelicans who could be tired from playing on the road is ideal, and the Heat are ready and waiting for a big performance.
We are happy with the current Pelicans vs Heat odds, and the line could move to -5.5 closer to tip off, so we’re locking in the value.
201 points were scored in the first meeting, so we’re locking in under 209. We can’t see too many points being scored, and it should be a typical tough defensive battle involving the Heat.
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