An NBA Game Day Preview between the New Orleans Pelicans Vs Miami Heat – NBA Christmas Day.
When: 12:00 PM EST, December 25, 2020
Where: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL
TV: ESPN
Point Spread: Heat -5.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 226.5
New Orleans Pelicans
Record: 1-0
Road Record: 1-0
ATS: 1-0
Miami Heat
Record: 0-1
Home Record: 0-0
ATS: 0-1
New Orleans Pelicans Vs Miami Heat Game Day Preview
The NBA has owned Christmas Day for years and this year is no different. Five big games are on the slate. It all starts with the New Orleans Pelicans visiting the Miami Heat.
The Pelicans picked up a 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The Miami Heat suffered a 113-107 loss in Orlando but will look to get back on track at Home against New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have been stockpiling young talent over the past couple of seasons. That talent was firing on Wednesday night, and this will be a chance for young guns to impress on Christmas Day.
Forward Brandon Ingram had 24 points and 11 rebounds in the season opener, and he continues to prove he is one of the best players in the league. Zion Williamson is off his minutes restrictions.
The Pelicans have never been know for their defense and although they only gave up 99 points in the season opener. Defense will need to be monitored all season long.
Miami Heat
Lets see the Heat get down to business. The team may have been a little distracted in the opener in Orlando. However, now that longtime Heat insider Ira Winderman is reporting that how the Heat have pulled out of James Harden trade talks.
“It did not happen so fast. Instead it built to the point where there was a line drawn when it came to being kept on the hook by the Rockets. But more than that, Pat Riley is not going to let himself get played. “
Although the Heat could acquire Harden down the line, they are ready to roll up their sleeves and focus on the 2020-21 season.
Pelicans Vs Heat Facts
- Pelicans are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Miami.
- New Orleans is 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings against the Heat.
- Game Total UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
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