Venue Location
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT).
This interconference matchup pits a middling Heat team against the struggling Pelicans, who are mired at the bottom of the West.
Recent Team Forms
The Heat are coming off a home loss to Utah, while the Pelicans snapped a skid with a blowout win over Sacramento. Miami has been inconsistent, while New Orleans has lost eight of their last 10.
Miami Heat Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 5-5):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 9 | vs Utah Jazz | L | 111-115 |
| Feb 8 | at Washington Wizards | W | 132-101 |
| Feb 6 | vs Boston Celtics | L | 96-98 |
| Feb 3 | vs Atlanta Hawks | L | 115-127 |
| Feb 1 | vs Chicago Bulls | W | 134-91 |
| Jan 31 | vs Chicago Bulls | W | 125-118 |
| Jan 29 | vs Chicago Bulls | L | 113-116 |
| Jan 27 | at Indiana Pacers | L | 113-116 |
| Jan 25 | vs New York Knicks | W | 115-107 |
| Jan 24 | at Chicago Bulls | W | 114-111 |
- The Heat average 114.7 PPG over this stretch, allowing 110.4 PPG (+4.3 point differential).
- Key notes: Miami has alternated wins and losses recently, with strong defensive showings in victories (holding opponents under 110 in four wins) but vulnerabilities in defeats.
New Orleans Pelicans Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 2-8):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 9 | vs Sacramento Kings | W | 120-94 |
| Feb 6 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 119-115 |
| Feb 4 | at Milwaukee Bucks | L | 137-141 OT |
| Feb 2 | at Charlotte Hornets | L | 95-102 |
| Jan 31 | vs San Antonio Spurs | L | 106-111 |
| Jan 30 | at Dallas Mavericks | L | 121-123 |
| Jan 28 | at Memphis Grizzlies | L | 97-112 |
| Jan 26 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | L | 93-130 |
| Jan 24 | vs Washington Wizards | L | 115-119 |
| Jan 23 | at Orlando Magic | L | 97-124 |
- The Pelicans average 110.4 PPG over this stretch, allowing 117.1 PPG (-6.7 point differential).
- Key notes: New Orleans ended a six-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, including a defensive masterclass against Sacramento (holding them to 94 points). Offense has been inconsistent in losses.
Injury Report
Miami Heat:
- Out: Norman Powell (G, back), Pelle Larsson (G/F, elbow), Tyler Herro (G, ribs), Terry Rozier (G, not with team/league-imposed leave).
- Available: Bam Adebayo (C, hip tightness).
- Note: The Heat’s backcourt is depleted, impacting scoring and playmaking.
New Orleans Pelicans:
- Out: Dejounte Murray (G, Achilles).
- Note: Murray’s absence removes a key facilitator; the Pelicans are otherwise healthy but lack depth.
These injuries favor the Heat slightly, as Pelicans’ losses are more frontcourt-oriented, but Miami’s guard absences could hinder perimeter play.
Key Player Matchups
- Bam Adebayo (Heat C) vs. Derik Queen (Pelicans C): Adebayo (18.3 PPG, 9.8 RPG) anchors Miami’s interior, with strong rebounding and defense.
Queen (12.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG) is a rookie standout but inexperienced—expect Adebayo to control the paint with 15+ points and 10+ rebounds.
- Andrew Wiggins (Heat SF) vs. Saddiq Bey (Pelicans SF): Wiggins (15.9 PPG) provides scoring versatility; Bey (16.6 PPG, 34.5% 3PT) is a perimeter threat.
This could be a high-scoring duel, but Wiggins’ athleticism edges out.
- Davion Mitchell (Heat G) vs. Jordan Poole (Pelicans SG): Mitchell (7.1 APG) steps up with guards out; Poole (15.6 PPG) is streaky.
Mitchell’s defense could limit Poole under 15 points.
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat SF) vs. Zion Williamson (Pelicans PF): Jaquez (12.5 PPG) offers energy; Williamson (21.5 PPG, 58.2% FG) dominates inside.
Williamson exploits mismatches for 20+ points if active.
Series History
- All-Time: Heat lead 29-21 in 50 regular-season games.
- This Season (2025-26): Heat lead 1-0 (125-106 W on Jan 4).
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- Key Trend: Miami has won three straight, averaging 133 PPG in those games while holding New Orleans to 106 PPG.
Betting Trends
- Spread (ATS): Heat are 1-4 ATS in last 5 as 0.5-4.5 underdogs; Pelicans are 6-3-1 ATS in last 10.
- Over/Under: Over has hit in 21 of Heat’s last 28 as 11+ favorites; Pelicans games have gone over in 27 of 55 (49.1%), higher at home (53.6%).
- Moneyline: Heat are 4-1 SU in last 5; Pelicans are 2-3 SU in last 5 as underdogs.
Game Odds
Miami Heat 232.5
New Orleans Pelicans – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
