Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets 3/5/2019 Picks Predictions Previews

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets 3/5/2019 Picks Predictions Previews
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The Miami Heat goes to its Southeast neighbor to break the tie for the Division leadership and have a shot for the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Heat got its 2nd win a row after edging the visiting Atlanta Hawks at a score of 114-113 Monday night. SF Josh Richardson delivered 19 points seconded by PG Justise Winslow with 18, SF Dion Waiters had 14, while PF Kelly Olynyk contributed 12 for the Heat.

Miami is pushing hard for the playoffs with 106.0 ppg at 45.1% from the field but lets rivals score up to 106.6 ppg. The Heat is radiating with 46.2 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 5.6 blocks, and 7.5 steals per outing. SG Josh Richardson leads his team with 17.4 ppg, 42.1% in FG shooting, and 85.6% from the charity line. The team is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 matches down the road and 6-2 SU in its last 8 matches against the Hornets. Miami is tied at 9th place with the Hornets with a 29-34 win/loss tally and now ranks 19th in the League.

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions 3/5/2019

Meanwhile in Charlotte, the Hornets will be fighting with tooth and nail to win this significant match that will be break the tie at 9th place and propel the winner to the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte’s recent game against the visiting Trail Blazers did not fare well as they were ran over by Portland at a score of 108-118 Sunday night. Charlotte got a surprise from the Blazers’ bench when PG Rodney Hood poured in 27 points that made the difference in their loss. SF Jeremy Lamb had 23 points while PG Kemba Walker made 18 with 12 season-high assists for the Hornets. The Blazers allowed Walker only 5 out of 21 from the field.

Charlotte is in the same position as the Heat and both will give what they have for this important game. The Hornets are churning out 111.2 ppg at 45.1% from the field but lets other teams dump in up to 111.7 ppg. Charlotte has 44.3 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 5.2 blocks, and 7.2 steals per game. PG Kemba Walker leads his team in scoring with 25.1 ppg, 43.0% in field goal shooting, and 83.4% from the charity stripe. The team is 2-5-1 ATS in its 8 matches against the Heat and 2-4 SU when playing Miami at the Spectrum Center. Charlotte is also 9th in the East with a 29-34 win/loss summary and now ranks 18th in the League.

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets. The NBA Pick for this match is Charlotte Hornets -3.5. Heat PG Goran Dragic will not be playing in this match with a calf injury. Miami is 9th in defense rating while Charlotte improved its offense at 13th in the League. Expect this battle to be closely contested with Miami winning over the Hornets at a predicted score of 113-109.

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