Published Mar 16, 7:04am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 16, 7:04am ET
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Updated Mar 16, 7:04am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets taking on the Miami Heat. Who comes out on top in our Hornets vs Heat pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -138 |
| Miami Heat | +133 |
Charlotte's two-game win streak ended with a 115-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
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The Hornets trailed by 13 at the break. Although Charlotte trimmed the lead to eight after three, the road team was held to 19 points in the final frame, as the Spurs rolled to a double-digit win.
Victor Wembanyama led the way with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocked shots following a one-game absence. Additionally, the Spurs' big man has shot 46.9 percent from beyond the arc over his last five games.
The Heat had won seven straight heading into the weekend. But that streak ended with a 121-117 setback against the Orlando Magic.
Miami trailed by 15 points through three quarters. Although the home team got within two points multiple times in the fourth quarter, Orlando held on for the win, sweeping the season series 5-0.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. was one of seven players in double figures for the Heat. He scored a team-high 22 points and handed out seven assists. Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell chipped in with 20 points apiece.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets have dropped 10 of the previous 11 meetings in this series, and Miami is 6-1 across its last seven outings against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pick: Heat
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Miami Heat
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