Detroit Pistons (0-3) vs. Miami Heat (1-1)
October 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Miami Heat -7.5; Over/Under: +220.5
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The Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat meet Monday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Celtics and Cavaliers, and they play the Knicks and 76ers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27.3 points and 5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 21.7 points and 4.7 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 62 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Magic, beat the Hornets, and they play the Wizards and Knicks next. The Miami Heat are averaging 105.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Terry Rozier is averaging 19 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 18 points and 5 rebounds. Jimmy Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Jovic is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Ausar Thompson and Bobi Klintman. The Heat will be without Kevin Love.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games against the Heat following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Heat’s last eight games at Kaseya Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Terry Rozier ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jimmy Butler ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.5) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Tobias Harris ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (16.5).
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (22.5).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (22.0).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (62.3).
Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Miami Heat are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and it’s a celebration of Wade and his statue. The Pistons are winless and expected to be terrible. However, the Heat continues to struggle offensively, and while the Pistons have yet to win, they took the Pacers and Celtics down to the wire. The Pistons have played hard and have shown flashes defensively. The Pistons are also 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games against the Heat despite losing 8 of those games. I’ll take a shot with the Pistons and the points.
