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New Orleans at Miami

January 1, 2025
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New Orleans comes off a 116-113 loss to the Clippers. The Clippers trailed most of the game and never led by more than four. It was the Pelicans' second cover in four games, along with a 132-129 OT game against Denver as a +8.5 dog. Miami is a big favorite but they're not a great offensive team ranked 20th in scoring, 21st in field goal shooting, and 14th from the free throw line. They've been without Jimmy Butler for the last five games. Miami is also in a difficult situational spot coming home from a three-game road trip. They've also played five of their last seven on the road and Miami is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 as a favorite. Play New Orleans. 

1 unit on New Orleans +8.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
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