Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Will Jimmy Butler Go Off Against Hornets?
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Will Jimmy Butler Go Off Against Hornets?
Jimmy Butler goes into tonight's matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets without Tyler Herro. Last season versus the Hornets, Butler crushed his PRA line and I believe this season will be no different. He has a perfect matchup for this heading into tonights game, considering the Hornets struggle against the forward position. The pace of this game should be pretty fast, so I believe this will open up many opportunities for Butler to have a good all around game tonight.
Heat vs. Hornets Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction
It has been slow start for Jimmy Butler this season only averaging 18.5 points while also shooting 11% worst than last season, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Luckily going into tonight for Butler, Herro will not be playing so there are now more assists available, he averaged 5.7 assists a game without Herro last season.
Jimmy has played the Hornets 12 times since going to the Miami Heat, and is averaging 24.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists going over this line in 10 out of 12 games. Jimmy played the Hornets four times last season averaging 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and six assists, going over this line in all four of the games.
The Hornets this season are allowing the 2nd-most points (8th-most in the paint) and the 2nd-most assists. They are actually allowing the 7th-fewest rebounds, but I think Butler will still have plenty of rebound opportunities considering the Hornets play at the 4th-fastest pace in the league, while the Heat play at the 13th fasting pace.
The Hornets are also allowing the 2nd-most points to power forwards, the 13th-most rebounds, and the 3rd-most assists. The Hornets are also allowing the the 2nd-most free throw attempts, last season Butler averaged 12.3 free throw attempts against them, which is 5.4 more than his average this season. I believe Butler will crush this line tonight and cash this prop for us.
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Pick
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