Miami has won and covered the last five meetings, including 106-105 as a seven-point underdog last Saturday. The Heat was embarrassed by Sacramento in an 89-88 loss on Thursday as a 9.5-point favorite when Miami blew a 12-point fourth quarter lead. Goran Dragic scored 23 points and Hassan Whiteside grabbed 14 rebounds in a losing effort. Charlotte comes off a 121-110 win over Atlanta, but the Hornets are just 1-3 ATS their last four games and they are #27 in the league with a .442 field goal percentage. Miami is 7-1 ATS its last eight games following a loss and Charlotte is 2-8-1 ATS after a win. Also, the Hornets are 4-9-2 ATS their last 15 games against teams with winning records. Take the Heat.
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