Heat vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 10/26/2024 at 1:08 AM ET

Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets 10/26/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/26/2024, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: MIA 3.5 ; O/U 221.5

Heat vs Hornets Prediction

NBA Southeast Division rivals will battle on Saturday evening, when the Miami Heat invade the Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat finished last year ranked fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are looking to become more dynamic on the offensive end. On Wednesday, Miami was outscored by 21 points during the third quarter of a 116-97 home loss versus Orlando. 

Miami G Terry Rozier tallied a team-high 19 points on 5-for-15 shooting and pulled down six boards. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were a combined 2-for-13 from the field and finished with 12 points. The Heat missed 23 of 34 three-point attempts and shot just 39 percent overall.

The Charlotte Hornets dropped 30 of 41 home games last season and finished tied with Portland for the third worst overall record in the NBA. The Hornets ranked near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency last year and surrendered 116.8 points per game. This will be the second of a back-to-back for Charlotte, who traveled to Atlanta last night.

On Wednesday, the Hornets erased an 11-point halftime deficit to earn a 110-105 road victory against Houston. Charlotte G LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 34 points (10-20 FG) to go along with 11 assists and eight rebounds.

Heat vs Hornets Pick Analysis

Miami G Josh Richardson is dealing with left heel inflammation and is listed as questionable for this game. The Heat had a dismal second half in their season opener and have too much pride as an organization to fail to respond. Look for Butler and Adebayo to have huge bounce back performances and lead Miami to victory. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 114-103.

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