The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat on Monday at 7 p.m. ET in a must-watch Eastern Conference tilt at Spectrum Center. Miami comes in at 12-10 while Charlotte sits at 7-13, setting up a clash where the Heat are favored by four points according to the latest NBA odds.
How to watch Hornets vs. Heat live
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game airs on Bally Sports SE Charlotte. Fans can also stream the action via the CBS Sports App or on fuboTV, which offers a free trial though regional blackouts may apply. Single-game tickets start at $9.
What happened last time these teams met
Back on November 14, 2023, Miami edged Charlotte 111-105 in a tight road win. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 22 points and eight rebounds, but the Heat’s defense held on down the stretch. Miami improved to 8-2 against Charlotte since May of 2021, and oddsmakers expect another victory on Monday.
Why the turnover battle matters
The Heat rank among the league’s stingiest teams, averaging just 12.2 turnovers per game. Charlotte isn’t far behind at 13.8, so expect a low-turnover, methodical pace. Miami’s defense thrives on forcing tough shots, while Charlotte’s offense leans on three-point shooting that was 33.2% better than Toronto’s last Friday when the Hornets won 119-116. That efficiency could decide this one.
What to watch from the Hornets
Charlotte’s recent form shows two wins and three losses over their last five games, but they enter on a two-game winning run after beating New York 110-96 on April 12, 2026. Bridges remains the engine, but Grant Williams and Terry Rozier add firepower off the bench. If the Hornets can limit Miami’s transition chances, they’ll keep this close.
Heat’s path to another win
Miami’s offense hums through Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who excel in the pick-and-roll. Against Cleveland last Friday, Miami squandered a 39-23 halftime lead and lost 111-99, but the personnel remains elite. A repeat of their November win would push their series record to 9-2 against Charlotte since 2021.
Odds and over/under
Miami is a four-point favorite with the over/under set at 222 points. SportsLine’s model has backed the Heat’s line since it opened at three points, reflecting their edge in recent meetings and overall roster quality.
Series history snapshot
Since May 2021, Miami owns an 8-2 edge over Charlotte, including wins by double digits in four of those games. The last Charlotte victory came on January 29, 2023, a 122-117 home triumph that snapped a six-game skid. Can the Hornets flip the script on Monday?