Prediction in Charlotte!
Miami are 0–2 after losses to Minnesota and Detroit, but Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored over 35 points in both games. Charlotte are also coming off a heavy defeat, losing 128–81 to Atlanta while shooting just 11-for-51 from three-point range. The Heat are favoured by 3,5 points in the market, and Charlotte’s injury concerns make Miami an appealing bounce-back pick.
Match: Hornets vs Heat
League / Competition: NBA
Our Pick: Heat to win -2,5
Odds: 1.88
Market: Handicap
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Miami have struggled to start the season, but Giannis Antetokounmpo has delivered consistently, scoring more than 35 points in each of the Heat’s first two games. They now face a Charlotte team that suffered a crushing 128–81 loss to Atlanta, exposing major problems with shooting and ball control.
Charlotte also have important injury concerns, including Coby White, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams. With Miami favoured by 3,5 points in the market, backing the Heat to win by at least three points looks reasonable.