The New Orleans Pelicans (8-28) are underdogs (+9) as they attempt to end a six-game losing streak when they visit the Miami Heat (19-16) at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Kaseya Center. The contest airs on FDSSUN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WPLG.
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Heat vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Heat 126, Pelicans 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Heat (-360)
- Total Pick: Under 246 (computer predicts 238.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Heat (-9)
Recent Heat vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Heat | -15.5 | 214 | -1316 | +780 | 153-104 MIA |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | -9 | 220.5 | -365 | +287 | 119-108 MIA |
Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Miami has a 20-14-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Heat have a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
- Miami's games have hit the over in 17 out of 36 opportunities (47.2%).
- The Heat have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Miami has a record of 2-1 when it's favored by -360 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 21-15-0 against the spread this season.
- The Pelicans have a 9-6 record against the spread when an underdog by 9 points or more this year.
- New Orleans has hit the over in 21 of its 36 games with a set total (58.3%).
- The Pelicans have won 17.6% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (6-28).
- New Orleans has gone 1-16 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +285 or longer (5.9%).
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Heat vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Heat
Heat:
Pelle Larsson: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Tyler Herro: Day-To-Day (Toe),
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Hip),
Derik Queen: Questionable (Quadricep),
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Back)
Heat vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSUN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WPLG
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Arena: Kaseya Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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