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Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets
The division rival Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Spectrum Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Heat as -3.5-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total opened at 225.
In their last action, Charlotte was a 102-101 loser at home against the Cavaliers. They failed to cover the -7-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (203) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Miami was a 112-95 winner on the road against the Spurs. They covered the -8-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (207) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.
Miami:
Team record: 33-20 SU,30-23 ATS
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games
Charlotte:
Team record: 28-25 SU,31-22 ATS
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Charlotte's last 14 games
Next up:
Miami at Washington Monday, February 7
Charlotte home to Toronto Monday, February 7