Pelicans vs Heat NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 8
The Pelicans and Heat meet in a preseason game on Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 PM ET in Miami.
Price: Heat 74¢, Pelicans 26¢ (Polymarket, as of Thu 7:54 AM ET)
Kalshi: Heat 72¢, Pelicans 28¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Heat are heavy favorites at 74¢, with the Pelicans at 26¢. Kalshi has the Heat 2¢ cheaper at 72¢, which pays the same if they win. That is up 10¢ from the Heat’s opening price of 64¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most, and some may sit out. The fourth quarter usually belongs to rookies, two-way players and camp invites trying to win a roster spot.
Availability
As of Thu 7:54 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Keshad Johnson (Heat): Out, hamstring, expected back Oct 26
Pelle Larsson (Heat): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 8
Andrew Wiggins (Heat): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 8
Dru Smith (Heat): Day-To-Day, right calf, expected back Oct 16
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Pelicans
Trey Murphy III: 35.5 min, 22.7% usage, .613 TS%, 66 games
Saddiq Bey: 31.2 min, 21.6% usage, .579 TS%, 72 games
Bennedict Mathurin: 30.0 min, 25.2% usage, .575 TS%, 54 games (new, was LAC)
Zion Williamson: 29.7 min, 25.7% usage, .644 TS%, 62 games
Herbert Jones: 28.4 min, 15.2% usage, .491 TS%, 56 games
Heat
Bam Adebayo: 32.4 min, 25.0% usage, .551 TS%, 73 games
Andrew Wiggins: 30.3 min, 19.7% usage, .586 TS%, 68 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.9 min, 37.0% usage, .658 TS%, 36 games (new, was MIL)
Davion Mitchell: 28.6 min, 13.6% usage, .582 TS%, 70 games
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 26.6 min, 18.5% usage, .624 TS%, 80 games (new, was DEN)
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FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight?
Giannis Antetokounmpo was not on the injury report as of Thu 7:54 AM ET. Either way, expect a short night: he averaged 28.9 minutes last season, and preseason starters often play half that.
Who is favored in Pelicans vs Heat?
The Heat are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Pelicans. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Pelicans vs Heat?
Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 PM ET, in Miami.
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