Aside from losing Brandon Miller in the second game of the season and the atrocious defense that was on display on Tuesday night in Miami, the start of the 2025

▪ Powell, who missed Tuesday’s win with a groin strain, is listed as doubtful for the Spurs game. Niko Jovic (hip contusion) is questionable. Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis (groin) remain out. All four players traveled on the four-game trip.

Take the Over with both teams starting off the season offensively hot in our Hornets vs. Heat picks, odds & expert predictions for Tuesday, October 30.

Here is how Andrew Wiggins has been an underrated piece to the Heat as the team is amidst a 3-1 start to the season.

The Charlotte Hornets (2-1) visit the Miami Heat (2-1) Tuesday at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

After years of grinding through a slow-paced attack, the Miami Heat have transformed into one of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, led by Bam Adebayo’s leadership and a reimagined offensive philosophy.

When the Charlotte Hornets selected Knueppel at number four overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, expectations for the 'pro-ready' rookie were sky high. Through just a handful of games, Knueppel hasn't just met those expectations. He's exceeded them.

The early returns on the Miami Heat’s bench have been encouraging. Very encouraging.

In the home opener win over the Knicks, Powell led Miami with 29 points on seven of 15 shooting from the field, three of six from deep, to go along with 12 made free throws. Not to mention, he had seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals, having an impact in the impressive victory for the team.

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA.