New Orleans (15-20) closes the first half of the regular season against Miami (17-18) and is looking to bounce back from a loss on Wednesday. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The Pelicans continued their wildly inconsistent season on Wednesday by falling to Bulls two nights after knocking off the Utah Jazz. Now, New Orleans gets one of the hottest teams in the league, Miami, which saw its six-game win streak snapped by Atlanta on Tuesday.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans -2.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans -140 / Heat +110
- Over-under: 227.5
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Advice and prediction
Las Vegas clearly has no idea what to do with the Pelicans and they can get in line. The best explanation is that New Orleans is playing to the level of its opponent on a nightly basis. This spells bad when they’re playing poor teams but this should mean good things on Thursday.
Still, the Pelicans should have no trust when it comes to the line. Instead, take over 227.5.
Prediction: Pelicans 120, Heat 115
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