Winner gets West No. 8 seed, loser is eliminated from postseason And here are our staff picks for all six of the play-in games. Botkin: Throw out the first couple months of the season, and Charlotte has been one of the better teams in the league.

The Hornets (44-38) clinched the ninth seed and homecourt advantage in the play-in elimination game after defeating the New York Knicks 110-96 on Sunday. The group jumped out to a

NBA Play-in Tournament picks, predictions, odds for Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets game on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Who will advance in NBA tourney?

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets face off in a win-or-go-home NBA Play-In matchup with the loser eliminated and the winner advancing. MORE: Nikola Jokic makes bold Victor Wembanyama claim after Nuggets-Spurs thriller Mar 17,

The Heat's injury report against the Hornets for the play-in tournament had one important upgrade for a key player.

NBA Play-In Tournament odds for Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat game, with point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot recently received an injection in his hip that will push back his return to the majors another six weeks.

SportsLine's model reveals its Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat predictions and Tuesday NBA Play-In Tournament picks