The Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat meet Friday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Heat vs. Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs. Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Celtics and play the 76ers and Knicks next. The Pistons have won 7 of their last 8 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 121 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22 points and 4 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 22 points and 1 assist. Duncan Robinson is the third double-digit scorer, and Javonte Green is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 40.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Hornets and Mavs next. The Heat have split their last 8 games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 106 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 131 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 35 points and 6 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 15 points and 4 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer, and Davion Mitchell is dishing 11 assists. The Miami Heat are shooting 24.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 42 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last six road openers.
- The Heat have won each of their last six games against the Pistons following a home loss.
- The Heat have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games following a home loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Heat have lost four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last five night games following a home win.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Pistons.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Heat’s last eight night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Bobby Portis was the only qualified player in the league to have led their team in rebounds per game (6.4) and three-point shooting percentage (45.6%) last season.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 30+ points in three consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Ausar Thompson ranked 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) last season.
- Jalen Duren recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (803) of any player in the league last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat ranked 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage last season (80.4%).
- The Heat ranked 1st in the league for field goals made per game last season (43.7).
- The Pistons ranked 1st in the league for opponent assists per game last season (23.5).
- The Pistons ranked 1st in the league for steals per game last season (10.4).
Heat vs Pistons Injury Report
Myron Gardner, Vladislav Goldin, and Dru Smith will be available for the Heat.
The Pistons will be without Isaac Jones, Elijah Harkless, and Ugonna Onyenso. Taurean Prince is probable despite personal reasons.
Heat vs Pistons Prediction
The Heat looked awful in their season opener, at least on the defensive side, and the hot takes are flying. The Pistons and the free bucket are worth consideration given their chemistry and trustworthiness on defense. However, the Heat are still at home, and there’s pressure on this group to figure things out. Giannis wasn’t brought here for nothing. The Heat can’t pile up the losses early and put themselves in a hole. I’ll lay the bucket with the Heat in a bounce-back spot.