The New Orleans Pelicans (8-28) will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they visit the Miami Heat (19-16) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Kaseya Center as 7.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on FDSSUN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WPLG.

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Heat vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Heat 126, Pelicans 113.

Moneyline Pick: Heat (-308)
Total Pick: Under 243.5 (computer predicts 238.4 points)
Pick ATS: Heat (-7.5)
Recent Heat vs. Pelicans Matchups

Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends

Miami has a 20-14-1 record against the spread this season.
The Heat have a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 7.5 points or more.
Miami has hit the over in 17 of its 36 games with a set total (47.2%).
This season, the Heat have won nine out of the 15 games, or 60%, in which they’ve been favored.
This season, Miami has won two of its three games when favored by at least -308 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends

New Orleans has gone 21-15-0 ATS this season.
In games they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 13-7 against the spread.
The teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of New Orleans’ 36 games with a set total.
The Pelicans have gone 6-28 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 17.6% of those games).
New Orleans has gone 2-18 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +246 or longer (10%).

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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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