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2022 NBA Handicapping
(6-19) Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat (11-13)
Date: Tuesday, December 6th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: FTX Arena, Miami, Florida
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pistons +305 | Heat -335 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Heat -8.5
NBA Betting Total: 222
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Tuesday, December 6th, finds the Detroit Pistons facing the Miami Heat in the first of three scheduled meetings this season. Detroit will host the next two contests on March 19th and April 4th.
Detroit last played Sunday in a 112-122 loss to the Grizzlies while the Heat are completing a back-to-back set having lost 93-101 on Monday also against the Grizzlies.
Last season the clubs played four times with the Heat winning three of the four contests. The Heat holds the all-time record with 65 wins in 121 matches versus the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons
Tanking teams roll differently than clubs vying for victories. I’m not suggesting Cade Cunningham’s shin isn’t hurting but would he have sat the last 12 games with no definitive return date if Detroit was trying to nab a playoff seed?
It’s commonplace with tanking teams. For example, on the weekend with OG Anunoby shutting down Paolo Banchero his coach pulled him resting him most of the second half.
Why? My guess is because the Magic aren’t trying to win and because a bad night at the office hurts his Rookie of the Year statistics. Makes me wonder if Adam Silver was serious about going after teams who purposely tried to tank because that’s a pretty obvious example.
Detroit’s statistical performances aren’t looking great on either side of the hardwood. They allow opponents to score an average of 117.7 points per game which ranks 28th.
Their opponent’s field goal percentage of 48.6% ranks 27th and the perimeter efficiency with opponents averaging 34,5% from deep ranks 27th.
Isaiah Livers (shoulder) and Cade Cunningham (shin) are both out.
Miami Heat
The Heat return home for a three-game stint prior to heading back out again for a four-game trip. After losing all four road games in their last trip this segment was much more productive with wins versus the Hawks and Celtics to go 2-2.
First games back from road trips are always tough for clubs as they typically relax upon returning home but this trio of opponents or rather two of them (Pistons, Spurs) offers a great opportunity to bank some wins.
In fact, the upcoming road trip features tanking teams (Rockets, Spurs) and two who are expected to shift in that direction soon (Pacers, Thunder). Suffice to say this could be a very lucrative few weeks for the Heat if they continue their recent strong play.
Offensively, the Heat score 108.8 points per game (27th rank) shooting 45.0% from the field (26th) and 33.8% from the perimeter (23rd).
Defensively, the Heat allow opponents to score 109.9 points per game ranking eighth. Miami opponents shoot 47.2% from the field (21st) and 35.1% from the perimeter (12th).
Victor Oladipo (knee), and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) are out indefinitely.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games.
- Pistons are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 6-0 in Heat last 6 home games.
Free Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat NBA Prediction:
It’s a healthy spread, especially considering the Heat are playing in a back-to-back but that’s not deterring me from picking them to cover and win.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Heat ATS
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