Merry Christmas to everyone! The NBA has set fans up nicely on this fine Christmas day with five games on the board, starting with the New Orleans Pelicans meeting the Miami Heat from American Airlines Arena in sunny Miami, Florida.
The Pelicans are coming off a 113-99 victory over the Raptors on opening day, they’ll look for back to back wins when they take the court this afternoon. Brandon Ingram and JJ Redick were the leading scorers last game and will look for more from them today.
The Heat is coming off a tough first-game loss to the Magic on Wednesday and will look to bounce back with a win on Christmas Day. Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler were the leading scorers for the Heat last time out.
This should be a fantastic game to start the day, here is everything you need to know to stream the preseason action tonight.
New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat
- When: Friday, December 25
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Prediction: This should be a great game with two solid rosters but I think the Heat get their first win of the season at home this afternoon. Jimmy Butler and company will have enough in the tank to get it done.
Bet: Miami Heat -3.5
NBA Odds and Betting Lines
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Friday at 10:35 a.m. ET.
New Orleans Pelican vs. Miami Heat -3.5
O/U: 223.5
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