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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Pistons

The Miami Heat face the Detroit Pistons in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Oppose a High-Scoring Contest

Betting on the totals provides plenty of value at -110. The line is set at 239.5 and we’d be surprised if the Heat and the Pistons’ combined points total exceeds that amount.

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Pistons Won 138-135 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Miami Heat made it three consecutive wins after a 147-123 home success over Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Norman Powell poured in 25 points, with Nikola Jovic contributing 22 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. adding 20.

Detroit Pistons have won five straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating LA Lakers 128-106 at Crypto.com Arena. Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists, with Marcus Sasser scoring 19 points and Isaiah Stewart 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Pistons who came out on top when they last played the Heat. At Kaseya Center, a 138-135 win was recorded. The Pistons have racked up four consecutive wins over the Heat. Conversely, they have lost 6 of the past 10 on the head-to-head.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Heat logo Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.8 points, 45.5 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.8 points and 44.1 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 21.3 points and 2.2 (30.1%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 10.8 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 5.1 assists.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.6 points, 46.8 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 10.9 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 73.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.2 points and 39.4 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.1 points, 10.7 assists and 2.4 (39.3%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren has an average of 9.9 rebounds.

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 239.5 points available at -110. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Heat vs Pistons stats:

  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Heat games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Heat games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pistons games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pistons games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pistons games.

Under 239.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 27.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has an average of 21.4 points in the past 5 games at home. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -122.

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Norman Powell Over 2.5 Assists -133 BetMGM logo

Norman Powell (Heat) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 3 straight road games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -133 that he is able to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 239.5
Spread Pistons -5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Under 27.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 239.5, Pistons -5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Under 27.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 114 - 122 Pistons logo Pistons

The Pistons can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 122-114 for a big potential return.

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pistons Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Detroit Pistons are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -196 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +166, Miami Heat are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 239.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 239.5 can get -110.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Cade Cunningham is available at -105 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -122 is available.

Player Points
Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-115
Under 10.5
-115
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Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-106
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Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)
Over 4.5
-116
Under 4.5
-114
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Norman Powell (Heat)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
+101
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-112
Under 10.5
-118
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-108
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Pistons Keep Delivering at Home

The Pistons have strung together five consecutive wins at Little Caesars Arena. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, putting up 121.00 points per matchup and giving up 110.40.

The Heat have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 119.60 points scored and 117.20 points allowed.

The Pistons defeated the Heat 125-124 the last time they played at Little Caesars Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Little Caesars Arena, the Heat have secured six victories, as the Pistons have picked up four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 9-1 231.40 121.00 110.40 2 8
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 4-6 236.80 119.60 117.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
  • U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 29 32.44 477 86 16.4 3.0 1.9 4.9 1.1 1.2
Tyler Herro 6 31.83 139 14 23.2 2.3 2.5 5.0 0.5 1.0
Norman Powell 28 31.23 666 76 23.8 2.7 2.8 4.0 0.3 1.3

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 30 35.69 795 290 26.5 9.7 2.0 6.2 0.7 1.5
Duncan Robinson 31 29.87 361 62 11.6 2.0 2.7 2.9 0.3 0.8
Jalen Duren 30 28.74 543 53 18.1 1.8 0.0 10.8 0.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks
23 Dec NBA
Raptors 112-91 Heat
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
18 Dec NBA
Heat 106-95 Nets
15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Pistons 99-112 Clippers
26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings
22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 5-4 -
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-4 -
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak