Heat vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 26

Published 7:28 am Saturday, October 26, 2024

The Miami Heat (0-1) hit the road in Southeast Division action against the Charlotte Hornets (1-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The Heat are 4.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season.

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Heat vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: FDSSE and FDSSUN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Venue: Spectrum Center

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Heat vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Hornets 116 – Heat 105

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Spread & Total Prediction for Heat vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 4.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Hornets (-10.7)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (223.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 221.5

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Heat Performance Insights

  • Last year, the Heat were fifth-worst in the NBA on offense (110.1 points scored per game) but third-best defensively (108.4 points allowed).
  • Miami was 25th in the NBA in rebounds per game (42.3) and 11th in rebounds allowed (42.8) last season.
  • Last season the Heat were ranked 18th in the NBA in assists with 25.8 per game.
  • Last season, Miami was fourth-best in the league in turnovers committed (11.8 per game) and ranked 12th in turnovers forced (13.1).
  • Last year, the Heat were 18th in the NBA in 3-point makes (12.5 per game) and 12th in 3-point percentage (37%).

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • The Hornets found it difficult to generate points last year, ranking third-worst in the league with 106.6 points per game. They did better at the other end, ranking 22nd by giving up 116.8 points per contest.
  • It was a difficult season for Charlotte last year in terms of rebounding, as it pulled down just 40.3 boards per game (worst in NBA) and allowed 45.4 rebounds per contest (third-worst).
  • The Hornets ranked 25th in the NBA with 24.8 assists per contest.
  • Charlotte averaged 13 turnovers per game (18th-ranked in league). It forced 12.8 turnovers per contest (18th-ranked).
  • Last year the Hornets sank 12.1 treys per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and shot 35.5% (21st-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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