Heat vs Pistons Preview – NBA Odds
The Heat are 31-37-2 ATS with an O/U record of 39-31 and the Pistons are 31-39-1 ATS with an O/U record of 47-24. This season the Pistons are 15-22 at home and the Heat are 20-16 on the road.[ad-4468020]
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons Preview
Venue/ Stadium: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
Time/Date: 7:30 PM EST Friday, March 28, 2014
NBA Odds From: Bovada
Moneyline: OFF
Spread: PK
Over/Under: 202.5
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ATS Matchup Stats | Gambling Insight!
In their last games the Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers 84-83 and the Pistons lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-96.
The Heat have already secured a playoff berth, but with their recent loss to the Pacers they are now 3 games back of Indiana for the best record in the Eastern Conference.
They have a good chance to get back in the W column tonight facing a Pistons team they have beaten 2 out of 3 times this season including the last 2.
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The Pistons will not be making the playoffs and they are coming off a loss and have lost 8 of their last 10 games. Detroit has lost 17 of their last 20 games facing Miami.
Dwyane Wade is a question mark for tonight’s game with an injury and the team could really use his offense. The Miami offense has been struggling as of late only averaging 91.6 ppg in their last 6 games, which is 11.5 ppg below their season average.
With Ray Allen also out LeBron James and Chris Bosh have to shoulder the offensive load and they will need more help from Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers.
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The Pistons have lost 7 of their last 10 home games.
The Pistons rank in the middle of the pack in scoring, but their defense only ranks 27th in the league in opponents’ points allowed.
With their defensive issues Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings must play well as the 2 leading scorers for Detroit. Jennings has averaged 22.5 ppg in his last 6 games facing the Heat.
Miami has won 8 of their last 9 games in Detroit.
Betting Trends
The Heat are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games, and they have an Under record of 9-2 in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
The Pistons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and they have an Over record of 21-8 in their last 29 home games.
The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games between these 2 teams.
Jason’s Pick:
The Heat have had their issues on the road lately and they are banged up, but with the defense the Pistons have Miami will win and cover in the Motor City tonight.
Player Injuries
Heat
Ray Allen SG – Mar 27: Day-To-Day
Dwyane Wade SG – Mar 26: Out
LeBron James SF – Mar 24: Day-To-Day
Greg Oden C – Mar 24: Day-To-Day
Pistons
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