Charlotte Hornets defeat Miami Heat 115-110: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NBA · Miami Heat 110, Charlotte Hornets 115
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 227.5, with 225 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets final score and game recap
It was 31-31 after the first quarter. The Charlotte Hornets led 66-58 at halftime. The Miami Heat outscored the Charlotte Hornets 52-49 in the second half, 35-19 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Davion Mitchell (Miami Heat): 22 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists.
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat): 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets): 34 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Dennis Schroder (Charlotte Hornets): 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
Who covered the spread in Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 5 points.
The spread opened at Miami Heat -3.5 and closed at Miami Heat -4.5. AiQ's pick was the Charlotte Hornets +4.5: a win.
Did Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 225 points combined against a closing total of 227.5, under by 2.5. 124 of the 225 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 232.5 and closed at 227.5. AiQ's pick was the over 228.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Miami Heat to win at -162, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Charlotte Hornets +4.5, a win.
- Total: the over 228.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the spread and wrong on the moneyline and the total.
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Charlotte Hornets team total 111.5: the over, paying -115, with 115 scored.
- Miami Heat team total 115.5: the under, paying -105, with 110 scored.
- First-half spread: Charlotte Hornets +2.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-half moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first half, paying +130.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 116.5: the over, paying -112, with 124 points scored.
- First-quarter total 58.5: the over, paying -122, with 62 points scored.
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami Heat at -180 and the Charlotte Hornets at +145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Heat a 61% favorite. The Charlotte Hornets won as the underdog at +145: $145 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Miami Heat, the best price before the game was -154 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Miami Heat between the open and the close, and the Charlotte Hornets covered. The total moved down from 232.5 to 227.5, and the game went under.
Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Miami Heat 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-2 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Miami Heat.
This result left the Charlotte Hornets 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
What's next for Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets?
Next for the Miami Heat: the Dallas Mavericks at home on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the Charlotte Hornets: the Washington Wizards at home on Monday, October 26, 2026.