One of the nine matches scheduled for Tuesday is the Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat. This is only the second meeting of the season between the two Eastern Conference teams, with the Heat having won the first on October 25 at the Kaseya Center.
It was a close 103-102 victory for Miami, with Cade Cunningham missing the game-winning shot at the buzzer. Bam Adebayo had 22 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Jimmy Butler contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Duncan Robinson was huge off the bench with 16 points in 20 minutes.
Tuesday’s game will be the 126th regular season matchup between the Pistons and Heat. Miami has a three-game winning streak against Detroit dating back to last season and has won eight of its last 10 meetings since January 18, 2021.
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Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat preview, predictions, odds and betting tips
THE The Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat game will take place on Tuesday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. It begins at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised on Bally Sports Detroit and Bally Sports Sun.
Money line: Pistons (+485) vs Heat (-625)
Spread: Pistons +11 (-110) vs Heat -11 (-110)
Total (P/U): Pistons o217.5 (-105) vs Heat u217.5 (-115)
Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat Preview
The Pistons no longer have the worst record in the NBA. They may have only won two of their last 10 games, but they played much better than they did in the first three months of the season.
Meanwhile, the Heat are starting to get things back on track, with eight wins in their last 10 games. They play like a well-oiled machine, ready for the playoffs. They are seventh in the East, but are only 1.5 games behind the No. 4 Philadelphia 76ers.
Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat Starting Lineups
Quentin Grimes is the only player listed on the Detroit Pistons injury report. Coach Monty Williams will likely use a starting lineup consisting of Cade CunninghamJaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat will continue to be without Kevin Love, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson and Dru Smith. Coach Erik Spoelstra is expected to have a starting five of Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo.
Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat predictions
Jimmy Butler has a plus/minus of 23.5 points for Tuesday’s game. He should score 21.8 and sink. However, he is coming off a 37-point performance, so that could continue against Detroit. Take the risk and bet on Butler to score at least 24 points.
Cade Cunningham should score 20.6 points and go slightly over 20.5 points. He’s also favored to go over, having scored at least 21 points in five of his last six games. He just scored nine points, but is betting on him to bounce back and surpass 20.5 points.
Bam Adebayo, meanwhile, is favored to go under 21.5 points against the Pistons. He has exceeded 21.5 points four times in his last five competitions. Take the risk and bet on Adebayo to exceed 21.5 points against Jalen Duren.
Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Prediction
The Detroit Pistons are the big underdogs in their next road game against the Miami Heat. The Pistons are one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, while the Heat have won eight of their last 10 games.
Oddsmakers are predicting that the Heat will win the game and cover the spread and go over total.
