Heat vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat (7-8) have split their first eight road games and are sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Miami trailed by 14 points at halftime and had their second half rally come up just short during a 106-103 home loss versus Milwaukee. 

Jimmy Butler led five Miami players in double figures with 23 points (11-13 FT) and five assists. Tyler Herro scored 18 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists. Bam Adebayo added 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Heat. 

The Charlotte Hornets are a game above .500 at home and need to surround emerging star LaMelo Ball with more help. The Hornets (6-11) need to improve an offense that ranks 24th in the league in efficiency and is scoring a shade below 110 points per game. On Monday, Charlotte was outscored by 15 points over the final 12 minutes of a 95-84 home loss versus Orlando. 

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball erupted for a game-high 44 points (17-30 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists. Brandon Miller added 20 points (6-17 FG) and ten rebounds for the Hornets, who missed 25 of 32 three-point attempts. 

Charlotte F Grant Williams suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. The Heat are better on both ends of the floor and have shown more of an ability to take care of the ball. Take Miami to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 114-105.