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October 8, 2026 β’ Kaseya Center, Miami
NBA PREVIEW β’ October 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans (1-1) meets Miami Heat (2-0) at Kaseya Center, Miami.
New Orleans Pelicans
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Miami Heat
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
36 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 118 |
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MIA
|
33 | 40 | 20 | 35 | 128 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
New Orleans Pelicans
VS
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Miami Heat
Projected Score
NEW 116
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MIA 121
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Miami Heat maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Miami Heat holds the advantage in team rebounding.
New Orleans Pelicans
STAT
Miami Heat
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Miami Heat plays on familiar turf at Kaseya Center, Miami.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New Orleans Pelicans Could Win
New Orleans Pelicans generates 113.0 points per game while shooting 46.6%.
Why Miami Heat Could Win
Miami Heat produces 116.1 points per game on 46.8% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Miami Heat's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Kaseya Center, Miami
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
19,600
Closing Odds
Line: MIA -7.5 | O/U: 234.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo
18
Team Assists
Davion Mitchell
7
Team Points
Jordan Poole
14
Team Assists
Bryce McGowens
7
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New Orleans Pelicans (46.3%)
Miami Heat (53.7%)
Total Submissions: 83 circles
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