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Charlotte at Miami

April 17, 2016
img5:35 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1.5 units on Miami -4.5 (-102) (risk 1.5 to return 2.97)
Result:
WIN
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 199.5 -103 (risk 1.5 to return 2.96)
Result:
LOSS

These teams split their four meetings this season with Charlotte winning the latest matchup, 109-106, on March 17 even though Miami shot 53.3 percent from the floor. The Heat blew a 26-point lead in a 98-88 loss to Boston in the season finale, but still it gained the third seed due to Atlanta's loss to Washington. The teams have similar defensive statistics with Miami allowing 44.2 percent from the field compared to 44.4 percent for Charlotte.  However, on offense the Heat have a .470 field goal percentage as opposed to just .439 for the Hornets. Miami's Hassan Whiteside could be the difference maker in this series as he averages 14.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and and 3.7 blocked shots per game. Kemba Walker leads the Hornets with 20.9 points per contest. Miami held the Hornets to 41.8 percent from the floor in its two wins in the season series. Take the Heat and the UNDER.

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Charlotte Hornets
22
28
24
17
91
Miami Heat img
41
26
30
26
123
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