New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 13, 2024

There are six preseason games scheduled for Sunday, including the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat showdown at the Kaseya Center. The Pelicans and Heat are playing their second preseason game. New Orleans beat the Orlando Magic in their first game, while Miami lost to the Charlotte Hornets.

The Pelicans were supposed to face the Magic on Friday, but it was canceled due to the effects of Hurricane Milton in the Orlando area. New Orleans defeated the Magic 106-104 in their preseason opener, with Zion Williamson finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds in 19 minutes.

Meanwhile, the Heat are coming off a 111-108 loss to the Hornets last Tuesday. Bam Adebayo had 13 points and six rebounds in 17 minutes. Rookie big man Kel'el Ware also had 13 points off the bench with five rebounds.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat Prediction, Preview and Odds for 2024 NBA Preseason

Moneyline: Pelicans (-105) vs. Heat (-115)

Spread: Pelicans +1 (-110) vs. Heat -1 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pelicans o215 (-110) vs. Heat u215 (-110)

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat preview

The New Orleans Pelicans had a good offseason, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. The Pelicans now have a primary playmaker to go alongside Zion Williamson. However, trade rumors this past summer put a dent in the franchise's relationship with Brandon Ingram.

Ingram has not played for the Pelicans this preseason, but continues to practice with the team. He was linked to multiple teams before New Orleans got Murray. The one-time All-Star was rumored to be a target of the Cleveland Cavaliers last summer.

On the other hand, the Miami Heat didn't have an eventful offseason. The Heat lost Caleb Martin in free agency, so Erik Spoelstra needs to manage with the roster he has. Jimmy Butler was also linked to a potential trade and was criticized by team president Pat Riley.

However, it seems like Butler heard the message loud and clear. He arrived at the team's media day without a new hairstyle and looked locked in ahead of the regular season.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat predicted starting lineups

Pelicans

G - Dejounte Murray | G - CJ McCollum | F - Herb Jones | F - Zion Williamson | C - Daniel Theis

Heat

G - Tyler Herro | G - Terry Rozier | F - Jimmy Butler | F - Nikola Jovic | C - Bam Adebayo

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat prediction

The Heat are the slight favorites to beat the Pelicans since they are playing at home. But since it's the preseason, both teams' starters are not expected to play in the second half. Nevertheless, the safe bet is for Miami to win and the total to go over 215 points.