Southeast Division opponents square off when the Miami Heat (0-1) visit the Charlotte Hornets (1-1) at Spectrum Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Hornets are 4.5-point underdogs 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
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• 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 on defense (108.4 points conceded).
• With 42.3 rebounds per game and 42.8 rebounds allowed, Miami was 25th and 11th in the NBA, respectively, last season.
• Last season the Heat were ranked 18th in the NBA in assists with 25.8 per game.
• In terms of turnovers, Miami was fourth-best in the league in committing them (11.8 per game) last year. It was 12th in forcing them (13.1 per game).
• Last season, 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 struggled to put up 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 surrendering 116.8 points per contest.
• It was a difficult season for Charlotte last year in terms of rebounding, as it averaged only 40.3 rebounds per game (worst in NBA) and gave up 45.4 rebounds per contest (third-worst).
• Last year the Hornets ranked 25th in the league in assists, delivering 24.8 per game.
• Last season Charlotte committed 13 turnovers per game (18th-ranked in NBA) and forced 12.8 turnovers per contest (18th-ranked).
• Last year the Hornets made 12.1 three-pointers per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and shot 35.5% (21st-ranked) from three-point land.

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