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The Detroit Pistons (38-31) visit the Miami Heat (29-39) Wednesday. Tip-off from Kaseya Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pistons lead 2-1
Detroit snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 127-81 blowout win at the New Orleans Pelicans Monday, covering as a 6.5-point favorite. G Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 24 points for the Pistons, who shot 54.8% from the field.
Miami has lost 8 games in a row after falling 116-95 at the New York Knicks Monday, failing to cover as a 7-point underdog. F Duncan Robinson had a team-high 22 points on 5-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc, while the Heat shot just 6 of 23 from 3 as a team.
Pistons at Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Heat +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -5.5 (-102) | Heat +5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Heat key injuries
Pistons
- G Jaden Ivey (leg) out
Heat
- G Alec Burks (back) questionable
- F Nikola Jovic (hand) out
- G Dru Smith (Achilles) out
- F Andrew Wiggins (leg) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 112, Heat 101
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Pistons (-210) to beat the Heat, who have lost 8 in a row for the first time in coach Erik Spoelstra’s tenure.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS -5.5 (-102).
The Heat have failed to cover 6 consecutive games, including 3 straight as underdogs and each of their last 4 at home. They have struggled mightily over their last 3 games specifically, scoring 95 or fewer points in each outing and allowing 116 or more points in back-to-back games.
The Pistons have scored 119 or more points in 4 of their last 5 games while holding opponents to 103 or fewer points in 2 of their last 4 outings. They have covered 3 of their last 5 games, including 3 of their last 4 as favorites.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).
The Heat have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games. They have scored 104 or fewer points in 5 straight games and 6 of their last 7 outings.
The Pistons have hit the Under in 6 of their last 9 games. They have allowed 106 or fewer points in 4 of their last 9 games, and against a Heat team that has lost its offensive rhythm, the Pistons defense should feast Wednesday.
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