Heat vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Miami Heat in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Heat vs. Pelicans, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Heat vs. Pelicans?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Heat-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Heat a 58% chance of defeating the Pelicans.

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Heat vs. Pelicans Game Odds

• Spread: Pelicans +3.5 (-108), Heat -3.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pelicans +140, Heat -155
• Total: Over/Under 220 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are +3.5 underdogs versus the Heat, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Heat (-3.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 220 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (+3.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 220 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Heat vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans +3.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ +140 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 220 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Heat are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pelicans moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Heat vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday has the Heat winning 111-108.

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Heat vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for Heat vs. Pelicans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Bam Adebayo is expected to step up for the Heat with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Heat Projected Box Score

• Bam Adebayo: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
• Jimmy Butler: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Tyler Herro: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Victor Oladipo: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Kyle Lowry: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Trey Murphy: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Naji Marshall: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
• Jose Alvarado: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Heat vs. Pelicans on Wednesday January 18, 2023.

Heat vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Heat at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Wednesday January 18, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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