Pelicans vs Heat

Miami Heat: F Jimmy Butler; F Caleb Martin; C Bam Adebayo; G Tyler Herro; G Gabe Vincent. New Orleans Pelicans: F Trey Murphy III; F Naji Marshall ...

- G C.J. - G Dyson Daniels New Orleans: Herb Jones (back) is doubtful. - G Tyler Herro Miami: Kyle Lowry (knee) is questionable. [Cleveland](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/tag/cleveland-cavaliers).

The Miami Heat (24-21) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (26-18) on Wednesday. Action tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a ...

While the Pelicans have thrived without the services of their two All-Stars, it will be an uphill battle against the Heat, a team capable of shutting down offenses and making explosive offensive barrages. The presence of Ingram and Williamson will surely be missed, so expect the Heat to make a bounce-back win on the road. The Pelicans are also making their presence known on the defensive end. Valanciunas, Larry Nance Jr., and Willy Hernangomez are capable of securing the glass. The Heat play at the third-slowest pace in the NBA (97.26 possessions per game), but still have three players capable of making 20 points per night. Devonte’ Graham, Dyson Daniels, and Jaxson Hayes have also shined behind the starters. In its previous five games, the Pels won against the Pistons and Wizards but suffered losses to the Celtics, Mavericks, and Cavaliers. Despite this, Willie Green’s Pelicans have shown their resolve on the hardwood. Despite this roster reduction, Erik Spoelstra still gives minutes to Victor Oladipo, Gabe Vincent, Haywood Highsmith, and Max Strus, who have emerged as reliable 3-and-D players for the Heat. Miami won the preseason matchup, 120-103, and also dominated the two games held last 2021-2022 season. Miami has won six of their last 10 games and sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans are hopeful that their nine-game road trip to start 2023 will end with a winning record.

We go over some of the best betting options for Wednesday's matchup between the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans.

Miami is holding opponents to just 108.8 points per game, the second-best defensive average in the league. New Orleans (26-18) also dropped its matchup on Monday, falling to the Cavaliers in a 113-103 loss. If they don’t squander a late lead like on Monday, they should be able to at least keep things close if not pull out the outright win. The Pelicans have done well as a home underdog this year, posting a 4-2 record against the spread in that category. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson is once again out for the Pelicans as he still deals with hamstring injury. The Heat were outpaced from the opening tip as they trailed for the entire contest and were down by 26 at one point in the afternoon.

The New Orleans Pelicans could get some reinforcements back following a five-game road trip.

Naji Marshall starting across from Jimmy Butler is the closest the NBA will come to a knife fight. If Lowry is a late scratch, McCollum will get to go against the defensive-minded Gabe Vincent. The 8th overall pick will get another shot to slow down a star going against Tyler Herro. The two vets have been leading the way for Willie Green's young squad but a return home is another chance for Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, and Trey Murphy III to step up with their inclusion to the starting five. They'll be looking to make a jump up the rankings with a win over the short-handed Pelicans. The [Pelicans](https://www.si.com/nba/team/new-orleans-pelicans) have won only two games in the last 12 days so a home win would go a long way to keeping pace in the race for the Western Conference's top spot. He should be able to focus on his shot more since Vincent is less of a shooting threat. Trey Murphy III and Jonas Valanciunas should not get stretched thin by Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo. Daniels is getting praise for some beyond-his-years defense at a rookie. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery), and [Zion](https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans) Williamson (right hamstring strain) are also going to miss this game against Miami. Miami is coming off a 121-113 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks Monday, which snapped a three-game win streak. Jimmy Butler is starting to show signs of slowing down but this Pat Riley-run franchise still believes an NBA Finals run is possible.

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the January 18, 2023 matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami ...

Select Get or the shopping cart icon to start your download, sign in, and watch. Go to streaming channels and go to Search Channels. 1/24/2023 1/22/2023 1/20/2023 1/18/2023 1/16/2023 1/10/2023 1/8/2023 Jose Alvarado chips in on the defensive end with 1.3 steals per game. swats 0.8 shots per game on average this season. The New Orleans Pelicans (26-18) play the Miami Heat (24-21) at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Bam Adebayo scored 26 points and the Miami Heat led comfortably from the first quarter on in a 124-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans ...

Miami led by 20 in the first quarter when Vincent's 3 made it 30-10. ... Brandon Ingram missed his 26th straight game with a left large toe contusion. ''You've got to do all the little things to get yourselves prepared to play.'' ... Williamson missed his eighth straight game with a strained right hamstring. ... Shot 59.2% in the first half (29 of 49), before finishing at 53.2% (50 of 94). Miami guard Kyle Lowry returned from left knee soreness that had sidelined him four games. ''He's great at getting all the way to the rim and he was doing that tonight.'' ''We ultimately want to get Bam involved as much as possible. ... Have won five straight meetings, three of those in New Orleans. ... Herro scored 14 points. Guys want me to be assertive, want me to be aggressive.'' Normally, we do, but tonight, we didn't.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball game on January 18, 2023.

[Jonas Valanciunas](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6477/jonas-valanciunas) had 18 points and 10 rebounds for New Orleans, which briefly trimmed a 19-point halftime deficit to 12 in the third quarter before Miami pulled away again. "You’ve got to do all the little things to get yourselves prepared to play.” “We didn’t show up with a level of urgency that it takes to play against good teams," Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “We ultimately want to get Bam involved as much as possible. They never trailed and led for all but the first two minutes en route to their fourth victory in five games. “We're always trying to get each other going and you love to have teammates like that," Adebayo added.