Pelicans vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 12, 2026, 1:09AM | Published: Feb 11, 2026, 3:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Miami Heat in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Heat line-up that includes Bam Adebayo, Jaime Jaquez and Simone Fontecchio.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Heat game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 58% chance of defeating the Heat at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Heat: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.80, Heat $2.05
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 ($1.91), Heat +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.80 and the Heat at $2.05.
The Pelicans are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Heat (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 233-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Heat: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Heat best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pelicans vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Heat at Smoothie King Center on Thursday is the Pelicans winning 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Miami game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Heat prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Pelicans vs Heat: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Heat at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat
- Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Miami predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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