Pistons vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 17, 2024, 7:09PM | Published: Mar 17, 2024, 11:10AM
The Detroit Pistons will play the favoured Miami Heat in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, starting at 6:00am AEDT.
With star players Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Simone Fontecchio, the Pistons are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Terry Rozier, Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pistons vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pistons vs Heat
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit-Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Heat a 65% chance of defeating the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Heat: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pistons $3.00, Heat $1.48
- Line: Pistons +5.5 ($1.94), Heat -5.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 213.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.02
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 $3.00 and the Heat at $1.48.
The Pistons are 5.5-point underdogs against the Heat, with odds of $1.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Heat (-5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 213.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 213.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pistons vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $3.00 with Betfair (2.0% edge)
- Line: Pistons +5.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 213.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (50% probability)
These Pistons vs Heat best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Heat have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pistons to win is our preferred option due to the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pistons vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Heat at Little Caesars Arena on Monday has the Heat prevailing 108-104.
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 Monday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pistons vs Heat: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pistons vs Heat without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the way for the Pistons with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists, while Terry Rozier is projected to have 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 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 | 12 | 3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Bam Adebayo | 21 | 10 | 5 |
| Duncan Robinson | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Caleb Martin | 14 | 6 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Miami match-up at Little Caesars Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pistons vs Heat: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Heat at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
- Date: Monday 18 March 2024
- Time: 6:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times mentioned 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, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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