Halftime Report
The Pelicans are on the highway however trying no worse for put on. Sitting on a rating of 46-42, they’ve seemed like the higher staff, however there’s nonetheless two extra quarters to play.
The Pelicans got here into the contest with some additional motivation after the defeat they had been dealt the final time these two groups confronted off. We’ll see in the event that they’re in a position to flip the script or if it’s going to simply be extra of the identical.
Who’s Taking part in
New Orleans Pelicans @ Miami Warmth
Present Information: New Orleans 42-27, Miami 38-31
How To Watch
- When: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- The place: Kaseya Heart — Miami, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports activities Solar
- Observe: CBS Sports activities App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Strive without spending a dime. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Ticket Value: $54.00
What to Know
The Pelicans are 1-9 towards the Warmth since December of 2018 however they will have an opportunity to shut the hole a bit of bit on Friday. Having simply performed yesterday, the New Orleans Pelicans will head out on the highway to face off towards the Miami Warmth at 8:00 p.m. ET on March twenty second at Kaseya Heart. Coming off a loss in a sport the Pelicans had been anticipated to win, they now face the extra daunting job of proving themselves towards unfavorable odds.
The Pelicans sadly witnessed the top of their three-game successful streak on Thursday. They took a 121-106 bruising from Orlando. The loss sadly continues a disappointing pattern for the Pelicans of their matchups with the Magic: they’ve now misplaced 4 in a row.
The Pelicans struggled to get the ball again on offense and completed the sport with solely three offensive rebounds. That is the fewest offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.
In the meantime, the defenses reigned supreme when the Warmth and the Cavaliers performed on Wednesday, rewarding bettors who took the danger on the low 207-point over/underneath. Miami positive made it a nail-biter, however they managed to flee with a 107-104 victory over the Cavaliers. For these preserving observe at dwelling, that is the closest win the Warmth have posted since December 16, 2023.
Amongst these main the cost was Jimmy Butler, who scored 30 factors together with 5 assists and 4 steals. He did not assist the Warmth’s trigger all that a lot towards the Pistons on Friday however the identical cannot be mentioned for this matchup.
New Orleans’ loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and introduced them to 42-27. As for Miami, they’re on a roll these days: they’ve gained three of their final 4 matchups, which supplied a pleasant bump to their 38-31 document this season.
This contest is one the place the variety of possessions is more likely to be a giant issue: The Pelicans have not given up the ball simply this season, having solely averaged 12.6 turnovers per sport. Nevertheless, it is not just like the Warmth wrestle in that division as they have been averaging solely 11.9 turnovers per sport. Given these competing strengths, it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see how their conflict performs out.
The Pelicans got here up brief towards the Warmth when the groups final performed again in February, falling 106-95. Can the Pelicans avenge their defeat or is historical past doomed to repeat itself? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.
Odds
Miami is a 3-point favourite towards New Orleans, in response to the newest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Warmth as a 2.5-point favourite.
The oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and set the over/underneath low at 206.5 factors.
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Collection Historical past
Miami has gained 9 out of their final 10 video games towards New Orleans.
- Feb 23, 2024 – Miami 106 vs. New Orleans 95
- Jan 22, 2023 – Miami 100 vs. New Orleans 96
- Jan 18, 2023 – Miami 124 vs. New Orleans 98
- Feb 10, 2022 – Miami 112 vs. New Orleans 97
- Nov 17, 2021 – Miami 113 vs. New Orleans 98
- Mar 04, 2021 – Miami 103 vs. New Orleans 93
- Dec 25, 2020 – Miami 111 vs. New Orleans 98
- Mar 06, 2020 – New Orleans 110 vs. Miami 104
- Nov 16, 2019 – Miami 109 vs. New Orleans 94
- Dec 16, 2018 – Miami 102 vs. New Orleans 96
