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After their impressive season-opening win over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans continue their visits to Champions of Eastern Conference past with a Christmas Day matchup facing the Miami Heat. The Pels are on Christmas after knocking off Denver last season, behind Brandon Ingram’s points and seven rebounds. Now they get a chance to extend a pair of winning streaks to begin this new era. It won’t be easy, considering the opponent. The Heat are coming off of a tough loss in their opener against the Orlando Magic. These teams met in the preseason opener for both franchises, with Miami playing without the services of either Jimmy Butler or Goran Dragic, and New Orleans coasting to a victory. The NBA Christmas 5-game extravaganza tips off with the New Orleans Pelicans heading to South Beach to play the Miami Heat in the American Airlines Arena at noon ET. Below, we analyze the Pelicans-Heat NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions. Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe – “You’re always excited for a challenge, but at the same time, I think we’re just focused on ourselves,” Bledsoe said. “How we can get better individually and as a team. Every game will be different, so we’ll just go in, try to follow the game plan, and for the most important part...compete. Compete out there and give ourselves a chance to win the game.”