Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Miami Heat take their three-game winning streak into their New Year’s Day showdown with the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
Best Pick: Miami Heat +5.0 points
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The Heat have now won their last three games, including a 147-123 win over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 29. The Heat unleashed a balanced offense as seven players finished with double-digit points. Norman Powell led the way with 25 points, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic provided much-needed offensive punch off the bench, scoring 20 and 22 points, respectively. Miami improved to 18-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference standings.
Meanwhile, the Pistons solidified their hold on the No.1 spot in the East with a 128-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on December 30. The win snapped the Pistons’ two-game slump and bumped up their record to 25-8. Cade Cunningham has emerged as an MVP candidate this season, averaging 26.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game.
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Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.732 | 82 | 60 | 22 | 3 |
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0.524 | 82 | 43 | 39 | 2 |
Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat Latest Matches
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Detroit Pistons against Miami Heat : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Cunningham
D. Robinson
N. Powell
D. Mitchell
A. Wiggins
Substitutes
D. Jenkins
J. Ivey
C. Lanier
M. Sasser
P. Reed
R. Holland
K. Jakucionis
D. Smith
M. Gardner
N. Jovic
J. Jaquez Jr.
S. Fontecchio
K. Johnson
Detroit Pistons - Miami Heat Key Points
- Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami.
- Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games played on a Thursday.
- Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
- Miami is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games.
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Our Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Miami looks like a viable pick to cover the spread in this rematch against Detroit. The Heat only lost by three points, 135-138, in their first meeting with the Pistons this season. Miami is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games, and will be marching into the Little Caesars Arena with momentum after winning its last three assignments. With a 13-2 record, the Pistons remain a strong pick to win straight-up, though I expect the Heat to give them a run for their money on Thursday.
Our betting prediction for the Miami Heat vs. the Detroit Pistons: The Heat +5.0 points
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