The Miami Heat have only one loss in their last 10 games against the Detroit Pistons dating back to 2010 as those Eastern Conference teams meet on the hardwood on Tuesday night.
Miami, though, went only 5-5 ATS in those 10 contests as they prepare to meet Detroit for the first time this season on Tuesday night.
The UNDER has paid off for totals bettors in six of the last 10 games between the Heat and the Pistons.
Miami battles the Pistons, currently with a 7-10 mark (8-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 9-8 for the Heat and 11-6 for the Pistons. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).
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Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Heat as -10.5-point Favorite on the Sportsbook line for this contest. The total was listed earler at 201, but may be on the move at Sportsbook and other top sites.
The Heat - Pistons odds would favor the Heat if the lines were set according to power ranks. Miami is rated No. 10 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Pistons sit at No. 15. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 101-91 win for the Heat.
The Pistons were a 115-100 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the 76ers. They covered the 8-point spread as favorites, while the total score (215) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. Philadelphia was victimized by Andre Drummond for 31 points as the Pistons defeated the 76ers 115-100 in NBA action on Sunday.
The Heat were a 99-98 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Bobcats. They failed to cover the 10.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (197) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. LeBron James went off for 26 points and added 5 rebounds leading Miami over Charlotte, 99-98, on Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Miami's No. 30-rated squad against Detroit's No. 12-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Miami rates No. 8 in the league with 8.65 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 26 with 5.88 per outing.
Next up:
Detroit at Milwaukee, Wednesday, December 4th
Miami at Chicago, Thursday, December 5th
