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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Heat vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Heat 126, Pelicans 113.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Heat (-308) Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Miami has a 20-14-1 record against the spread this season. New Orleans has gone 21-15-0 ATS this season. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Heat vs. Pelicans Injury Report<\/p>\n Heat<\/p>\n Heat: <\/p>\n Pelle Larsson: Day-To-Day (Ankle), <\/p>\n Tyler Herro: Day-To-Day (Toe), <\/p>\n Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Day-To-Day (Ankle)<\/p>\n Pelicans<\/p>\n Pelicans: <\/p>\n Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle), <\/p>\n Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg), <\/p>\n Saddiq Bey: Out (Hip), <\/p>\n Derik Queen: Questionable (Quadricep), <\/p>\n Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Back)<\/p>\n Heat vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 243.5 (computer predicts 238.4 points)
\nPick ATS: Heat (-7.5)
\nRecent Heat vs. Pelicans Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Heat have a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 7.5 points or more.
\nMiami has hit the over in 17 of its 36 games with a set total (47.2%).
\nThis season, the Heat have won nine out of the 15 games, or 60%, in which they’ve been favored.
\nThis season, Miami has won two of its three games when favored by at least -308 on the moneyline.
\nPelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 13-7 against the spread.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of New Orleans’ 36 games with a set total.
\nThe Pelicans have gone 6-28 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 17.6% of those games).
\nNew Orleans has gone 2-18 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +246 or longer (10%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 6 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: FDSSUN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WPLG
\nLocation: Miami, Florida
\nArena: Kaseya Center
\nLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)<\/p>\n