The Charlotte Hornets return to action tonight for the second game of a two-game set in Miami against the Heat, with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m.
Charlotte enters tonight’s contest at 3-10, while Miami currently sits at 5-7.
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)
Point Spread: Heat -10
Money line: Heat -500 / Hornets +385
Over-under: 213.5
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat: Injury Report
Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) is QUESTIONABLE. LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain), Gordon Hayward (left shoulder contusion), and Cody Martin (left knee procedure) are OUT.
Heat: Tyler Herro (ankle) and Dewayne Dedmon (left foot plantar fasciitis) are QUESTIONABLE. Victor Oladipo (knee) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) are OUT.
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat: Key Statistic
Attack the paint
Miami averages just 2.8 blocks per game, the least in the NBA. The Hornets are scoring 46.9% of their points in the paint, the eighth-highest mark in the league.
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat: Key Matchup
P.J. Washington vs. Jimmy Butler
P.J. Washington struggled in Thursday’s game against Miami, posting 9 points and 5 rebounds on 4/9 shooting while committing 4 turnovers and registering 5 fouls. However, he has averaged 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game with a 52.6% true shooting percentage.
Jimmy Butler had a night to remember on Thursday, posting 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists with a game high +11 plus-minus. For the season, Butler is averaging 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists with a 60.3% true shooting percentage.
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat: Prediction
The Hornets gave it their best effort on Thursday night against the Heat and still fell short in overtime. With the advantage of game tape in order to make adjustments, look for Miami to earn a more decisive victory this time around.
What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets?
Monday, November 14th – at Orlando Magic (7:00 p.m. ET)
Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.