Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 16, 2024

The Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons matchup is one of six games scheduled for Monday. Miami is off to a 13-10 start and is fifth in the East, while Detroit is 11th in the same conference with a 10-16 record.

The two teams have met each other 130 times in the regular season, with the Heat holding a 72-58 lead. They have met twice this season, splitting the games. Their most recent meeting was on Nov. 12, which Detroit won 123-121 in OT. Cade Cunningham had 21 points for Detroit, while Miami’s Tyler Herro led all scorers with 40 points.

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Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons game details and odds

The Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 16, at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit and FanDuel Sports Network - Sun. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Heat (-200) vs. Pistons (+165)

Spread: Heat (-5) vs. Pistons (+5)

Total (O/U): Heat -110 (o219) vs. Pistons -110 (u219)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons preview

While Jimmy Butler’s name continues to be dragged into trade rumors, the Heat forward is focused on leading his team to success. Miami is on an Eastern Conference-leading four-game winning streak, most recently beating the Toronto Raptors 114-104 on Thursday.

Herro had 23 points, while Bam Adebayo had a double-double of 21 points and 16 rebounds. Butler chipped in with 11 points as well.

The Pistons have been far better than last season but need more improvement to be a playoff contender, winning just three of their past 10 games. Most recently, they suffered a blowout 123-99 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Cunningham had 18 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, while Ron Holland led all Detroit scorers with 26 points off the bench.

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Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons betting props

Jimmy Butler’s point total is set at 18.5, which is just under his season average of 18.6 points. After a quiet game against Toronto, bet on Butler to have a big game Monday.

Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham’s points total is set at 23.5. He has scored 23 or more points in four of his past five games, which seems like a safe bet to go over.

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Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Heat to get a win on the road. While the Pistons pulled off a win last time they met, this is a much more settled Miami team and is on a roll.

The Heat should cover the spread for a win. This should be a moderately low-scoring game with the team total staying just under 219 points.