Our basketball betting expert presents his top three Heat vs Pistons betting tips and predictions ahead of their huge NBA clash this Wednesday.
After an eventful offseason, bettors have a lot to think about as they make their Heat vs Pistons predictions for the opening night. Miami is the heavy favourite in the early Heat vs Pistons odds, but it’s been a frustrating summer for the defending Eastern Conference champions.
We have analysed numerous basketball betting sites to compile our Heat vs Pistons tips for Wednesday’s game.
Heat vs Pistons Betting Tips
- Miami Heat -9.5 @ 2.07 Bet9ja
- Under 220.5 points @ 2.021 1xbet
- Tyler Herro over 20.5 points
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Backing Heat to cover the spread at home
Given a 9.5 point advantage, we’re taking the Heat to cover the spread in the first of our NBA tips. Miami won two of three against the Pistons last season, with both wins coming by double digits.
The Pistons are set to put up a stronger fight this year with Cade Cunningham back in good health, but Detroit is still anticipated to be a lottery team. This Heat defence will challenge the Pistons and their unbalanced roster, making it tough for them to generate offence outside of Cunningham.
They might not have landed a third star in the offseason, but the Heat will be fiercely motivated to prove they can back up their postseason heroics.
Heat vs Pistons Bet 1: Miami Heat -9.5 @ 2.07 Bet9ja
Low-scoring game expected
As a favourite in 2022-23, the Heat hit the under in 54.7% of their games. Meanwhile, Detroit landed the under in 22 of their 41 road games. Both teams played slowly last season, and this is likely to continue.
Miami ranked 29th in pace, with Detroit sitting just a couple of places higher. The Heat lean heavily on their defence with their offence sometimes struggling in the halfcourt. Detroit should at least play hard, even if their offence is going to be a work in progress.
We’re expecting this to be a sluggish game with limited transition. Our recommendation is to bet on the under.
Heat vs Pistons Bet 2: Under 220.5 points @ 2.021 1xbet
Herro delivers on opening night
Does anyone have more of a point to prove than Tyler Herro? Amidst the trade rumours for Damian Lillard all summer, Herro remains a member of the Heat and will aim to reassert his worth after missing Miami’s remarkable run to the Finals.
With an average of over 20 points per game in each of the last two seasons, Herro has got a big role to play in this Heat offence, and could get up 20+ shots on Wednesday night. We see good value in betting on the over.
Heat vs Pistons Bet 3: Tyler Herro over 20.5 points
Heat vs Pistons Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Miami Heat to win @ 1.25 BetKing
- Detroit Pistons to win @ 4.15 BetKing
