Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Friday March 6 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/06/2026, 01:40 AM ET

Heat Preview

The Friday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat (34-29) have won seven of their last 11 games and are a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Miami assisted on 29 of 48 made field goals and shot 53 percent overall during a 126-110 home victory versus lowly Brooklyn.

Miami G Tyler Herro tallied a team-high 25 points (9-16 FG), five assists, and four rebounds. Athletic C Bam Adebayo chipped in 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points (6-9 FG), seven rebounds, and seven assists off the Heat bench.

Hornets Preview

The Charlotte Hornets are riding a six-game winning streak and looking to snap a nine-year postseason drought. The Hornets (32-31) rank ninth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.1 points per contest. On Wednesday, Charlotte raced out to a 12-point lead after one quarter and connected on 19-for-39 from long distance during a 118-89 road triumph against Boston.

Rookie of the Year candidate Kon Knueppel led four Charlotte players in double figures with 20 points (4-8 3PT) and four boards. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball scored 18 points each on a combined 15-for-30 shooting effort. Coby White added 17 points and six assists off the bench for the Hornets.

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Heat vs Hornets Pick

Miami G Norman Powell is dealing with a right groin strain and is listed as week-to-week. The Hornets are the better offensive team and rank second in the league in rebound rate. Charlotte has won the last six games by at least 15 plus points and will cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 122-108.

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