According to the analysis, the Miami Heat is favored in the upcoming match against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has been showing consistent results and has a high home winning record, having won 4 out of their last 5 home games. On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets are currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference and have struggled on the road, winning only 4 out of 19 games. Additionally, the team has been dealing with some key player absences. Furthermore, the Hornets' statistics show that in most of their losses, they were defeated by at least 10 points. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Miami Heat has better chances of winning and is the stronger team in this matchup.