Pelicans vs. Heat Predictions and Odds - Nov 17, 2021

The Miami Heat face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at FTX Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Pelicans vs. Heat, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Heat?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Pelicans-Heat game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Heat a 70% chance of beating the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Heat Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Heat are -6.5 favorites against the Pelicans, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Pelicans (+6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -265, which means you can risk $265 to win $100, for a total payout of $365, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 210.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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 (+6.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 210.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Heat

• Spread: Pelicans +6.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans Win at +235 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 210.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

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 0.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Pelicans vs. Heat Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Miami at FTX Arena this Wednesday has the Heat winning 108-102.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Pelicans-Heat game, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Heat Player Props

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

Brandon Ingram is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Jimmy Butler is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Heat.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
• Devonte' Graham: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST

Heat Projected Box Score

• Jimmy Butler: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
• Tyler Herro: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Duncan Robinson: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Dewayne Dedmon: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
• Max Strus: 9 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes before Pelicans vs. Heat on Wednesday November 17, 2021.

Pelicans vs. Heat 2021 Game Info

When do the Heat play the Pelicans?

• Date: Wednesday November 17, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
• Venue: FTX Arena

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