Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Matchup

Check out our Heat vs. Pistons prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Detroit.

  • The Heat take on the Pistons at 13-10.
  • The Heat are averaging 112.3 points per game so far.
  • The Heat are coming off a 114-104 win vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons head into the game at 10-16.
  • The Pistons are averaging 110.1 points per game so far.
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Heat.

Heat vs Pistons Prediction

In a matchup of Eastern Conference foes, the Miami Heat (13-10) will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons (10-16) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Miami is currently riding a four-game winning streak and is favored by five points (-197) over the Pistons (+165). The over/under line for the game is 218. TV coverage will be provided by FDSD.

Heat vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 16th
  • Betting Odds MIA -5, MIA -197 | DET +165 O/U 218

Heat Preview: Can the Heat Grab a Win in Detroit?

Miami improved to 13-10 on the season with a 114-104 win over the Raptors on Thursday. The Heat were favored by 10.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 218 points fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

After a 14-0 run by Toronto put them ahead 37-24, Miami responded by winning the 2nd quarter 35-24 and the 3rd 31-25. They entered the 4th up 89-76 but were outscored 28-25 in the final period.

Tyler Herro led the Heat with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% in their win over the Raptors. He shot 69.2% from the field, with 9 points in the 3rd quarter. Bam Adebayo added 21 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter, and grabbed 16 rebounds.

Miami shot 48.2% from the field and 40.6% from three, making 13 threes overall. Nikola Jovic was perfect from deep, hitting 2 threes and scoring 11 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Heat held the Raptors to 104 points on Thursday, giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter but limiting Toronto to 27 or fewer in each period. Miami allowed 27 points in the 1st, 24 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Heat allowed the Raptors to shoot 44% from the field, including 34% from beyond the arc, with Toronto making 11 threes. The Raptors also went 11/15 from the free-throw line. Miami recorded 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Do the Pistons Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Heat's 114-104 win over the Raptors on Thursday improved their record to 13-10. Miami was favored by 10.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 218 fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

Miami overcame a 14-0 Raptors run early in the game, responding with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Toronto 35-24. They extended their lead in the 3rd, going into the 4th up 89-76, but the Raptors won the final quarter 28-25.

In their 123-99 loss to the Celtics, the Pistons struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 7 threes at an 18.9% clip.

Ron Holland II led the way with 26 points, shooting 78.6% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%. He scored 20 of his points in the 4th quarter. Cade Cunningham added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled against the Celtics, allowing 123 points on 51% shooting. Detroit gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 32 in the 2nd, 34 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.

The Pistons also had trouble defending the three, as Boston hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Detroit sent the Celtics to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Pistons recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Heat vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Heat have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 101 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Heat have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.

Heat vs Pistons Prediction

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