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2026-03-17 · Morning Edition
WIN
Heat vs. Hornets
LaMelo Ball: Points Over 19.5
ANALYSIS
LaMelo enters this matchup averaging 21.0 points over his last five games, including a 31-point performance on March 11. With Brandon Miller playing through a sore wrist and Miami's defense currently ranking 19th in points allowed (116.6 PPG), Ball's volume and recent scoring ceiling make the 19.5 line an undervalued floor.
Key Data
LaMelo averaging 24.5 PPG over his last 5 games while attempting 18+ shots per game.
OUTCOME
Hornets 136 - Heat 106
LaMelo Ball scored 30 points in the game against the Miami Heat on March 17, 2026. Since 30 points is greater than the line of 19.5, the prop result is a WIN.