Heat vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 20, 2023

The Miami Heat host the Detroit Pistons at FTX Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Pistons are 8.5-point underdogs in the game, the season opener for both teams.

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Heat vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Heat -8.5

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Injury Report as of October 21

Heat: Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)

Pistons: Isaiah Livers: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Heat (-8.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Heat vs. Pistons Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Heat Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
109.5 (30th) Points Scored 110.3 (29th)
109.8 (2nd) Points Allowed 118.5 (27th)
40.6 (27th) Rebounds 42.4 (21st)
9.7 (20th) Off. Rebounds 11.2 (9th)
12.0 (16th) 3pt Made 11.4 (20th)
23.8 (25th) Assists 23.0 (27th)
12.8 (9th) Turnovers 14.5 (25th)

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Heat Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jimmy Butler 64 22.9 5.9 5.3 1.8 0.3 0.6
Bam Adebayo 75 20.4 9.2 3.2 1.2 0.8 0.0
Tyler Herro 67 20.1 5.4 4.2 0.8 0.2 3.0
Kyle Lowry 55 11.2 4.1 5.1 1.0 0.4 1.9
Josh Richardson 65 10.1 2.7 2.7 1.1 0.3 1.6

Pistons Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cade Cunningham 12 19.9 6.2 6.0 0.8 0.6 1.4
Jaden Ivey 74 16.3 3.9 5.2 0.8 0.2 1.6
Marvin Bagley III 42 12.0 6.4 0.9 0.5 0.7 0.5
Killian Hayes 76 10.3 2.9 6.2 1.4 0.4 1.1
James Wiseman 45 10.0 5.9 0.7 0.2 0.6 0.1

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Heat were 30-49-3 last season.
  • The Heat had two wins ATS (2-7) as a 8.5-point favorite or greater last year.
  • Last year, 41 of Miami’s 82 games hit the over.
  • The Pistons had 35 wins in 82 games against the spread last season.
  • The Pistons had an ATS record of 15-21-1 as underdogs of 8.5 points or greater last year.
  • Detroit had 40 of its 82 games hit the over last season.

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