Miami will host Detroit for an Eastern Conference clash on Tuesday, March 5. The Heat have found a rhythm since the All-Star break. Miami has won six of its last seven games. They have also covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games. The Heat are 34-26 overall and sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is 9-51 overall and they are currently tied with the Wizards for the worst record in sports. These two teams will be notified at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The Pistons are tied for the worst record in the NBA
Detroit is 9-51 overall this season and they currently sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are tied with the Wizards for the worst record in the East and they are also tied with the Wizards for the worst record in the NBA. The Pistons have lost eight of their last nine games heading into Tuesday’s game.
In their last game, Detroit lost to Orlando 113-91 on the road on Sunday March. 3. The Pistons barely led in the game as their largest lead was only two points. Orlando dominated, shooting 59.7% from the field. Detroit shot just 38.4% from the field and 22.2% from behind the 3-point line. Evan Fournier led the team with 17 points coming off the bench on 6-of-13 shooting.
Cade Cunningham is the leading scorer on the roster at 22.2 points per game. He also distributes a team-high 7.4 assists per game. The Pistons’ leading rebounder is Jalen Duren with 11.8 rebounds per game.
Detroit is averaging 112.1 points per game, which ranks 24th in the league. They achieve 47.1% of the peloton which ranks 18th. The Pistons also rank 18th in 3-point shooting at 36% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Pistons allow 121 points per game, which ranks them fourth. They are forcing their opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field which ranks 24th. Opponents are making 37.6% from behind the 3-point line which ranks the Pistons 22nd in the league.
The Pistons are 30-30 ATS this season. They are 16-15 ATS when playing away. The Pistons are 6-7 ATS while being single-digit underdogs this year. Detroit is covered three times in its last five games on Tuesday. The score is 31-28-1 when Detroit has played this season. The underscore is 8-2 when Detroit has played its last 10 games. Detroit ranks 10th in pace of play with 101.9 possessions per game.
Covered heat in 9 of the last 10 matches
Miami is 34-26 overall this season and currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat are halfway through a game with the Magic for sixth place in the East and avoiding play-in games. Miami returned to form, winning six of its last seven games before Tuesday.
In their last game, the Heat beat the Jazz at home by a score of 126-120 on Saturday March. 2. Both teams traded baskets for most of the game. The Heat went on a 9-2 run late in the fourth quarter, giving Miami a victory over Utah. Miami is shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.2% from behind the 3-point line in the win. Jimmy Butler led the team with 37 points on 12-of-19 shooting along with seven rebounds to lead Miami to the victory.
Butler is the leading scorer on the roster at 21.8 points per game. Butler is also dishing out a team-high 4.8 assists per game. Bam Adebayo is the top rebounder with 10.4 rebounds per game.
The Heat are averaging 110.6 points per game, which ranks 27th in the league. They are shooting 46.5% from the field, which ranks 21st in the NBA. Miami shoots 37.4% from behind the 3-point line which ranks 11th.
On defense, the Heat are allowing 109.9 points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. They force their opponents to achieve 47.1% of the peloton which ranks 14th. Opponents make just 36.2% from behind the 3-point line which ranks the Heat 13th in the NBA,
Miami is 30-29-1 against the spread this season. They are 12-17 ATS when playing at home. The Heat are 16-16 ATS as a favorite this year. Miami is 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games. The under is 37-23 when Miami has played this season. The under is 7-3 when the Heat have played their last 10 games. The Heat are the third slowest team in the NBA at 99.1 possessions per game.
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The Heat are playing some of their best basketball of the season so far. They are defending at a high rate and their offense is finally coming together. Miami has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games. The Pistons have struggled to remain a single-digit underdog. They are only 6-7 against the spread int hat category. I think Miami’s slow pace and defensive alignment will thwart a Pistons team looking to get out in transition and score in bunches. Turnovers are a big problem for Detroit and I also think it ends up biting them.
Take the heat to cover.
Prediction: Miami Heat -9
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Miami’s defense is one of the best in the sport and it will shine against a Pistons offense that has struggled all season long. Detroit is only averaging 112 points per game, which will almost certainly be less in Tuesday’s game. I pick Miami to win and cover easily thanks to their pace of play which ranks among the slowest in the NBA. The under is definitely the game due to Detroit’s pace and poor shooting. T
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Prediction: Under 217
