Pistons vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 15, 2024, 11:10PM | Published: Mar 15, 2024, 4:33AM
The Detroit Pistons will sqaure off with the favoured Miami Heat in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
With star players Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Simone Fontecchio, the Pistons are aiming to beat a Heat side that includes Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Bam Adebayo.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pistons vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pistons vs Heat
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Detroit-Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Heat a 75% chance of defeating the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $4.00, Heat $1.32
- Line: Pistons +7.5 ($1.96), Heat -7.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.88, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pistons at $4.00 and the Heat at $1.32.
The Pistons are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Heat (-7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Pistons vs Heat is set at 216.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pistons and the Heat have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 216.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Pistons vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $1.32 with Betfair (75% probability)
- Line: Heat -7.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.88 with Betfair (52% probability)
These Pistons vs Heat betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pistons vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Heat at Little Caesars Arena this Saturday has the Heat winning 112-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs Miami on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Pistons vs Heat: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pistons vs Heat without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to have 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Heat.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 22 | 4 | 8 |
| Jaden Ivey | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Simone Fontecchio | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 11 | 3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| Terry Rozier | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| Bam Adebayo | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Duncan Robinson | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 13 | 4 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Miami match-up at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Heat: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Heat at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
- Date: Saturday 16 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Detroit vs Miami predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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