The Miami Heat (19 – 13) play host to the Detroit Pistons (5 – 25) at 7:30pm EST on Thursday 23rd December 2021.
Miami open as 9.5 point favorites. So far this season the Heat are 19-13-0 against the spread (ATS) and 9-4-0 ATS when playing at home. The Heat last played against the Indiana Pacers, winning 125-96.
The visiting Pistons are 14-16-0 ATS and 7-8-0 ATS on the road. They’re 1-9 in their last 10 games and are seeking to get back to winning ways after a loss in their last outing.
Heat vs Pistons Betting Odds
Betting Odds: Heat Spread
Heat Spread -9.5 at Bovada
| Heat Spread | -9.5 |
| Pistons Spread | +9.5 |
| Over/Under | 205.5 |
| Time | 7:30pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
The Miami Heat are -118 and the Detroit Pistons are -113 to cover the spread. Use our calculator to estimate your potential winnings.
Heat and Pistons Betting Trends
- The Heat are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
- Miami are 19-13-0 ATS and 9-4-0 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone over in 18 of the Heat’ 32 games
- The Pistons are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
- Detroit are 14-16-0 ATS and 7-8-0 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone over in 15 of the Pistons’ 30 games
Heat and Pistons Head to Head
- Dec 19, 2021: Miami Heat 90 @ Detroit Pistons 100
- Nov 23, 2021: Miami Heat 100 @ Detroit Pistons 92
Heat vs. Pistons Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 107.2 17th | Points Per Game | 100.1 29th |
| 46.1% 12th | Field Goal % | 41.4% 29th |
| 36.9% 4th | 3PT % | 30.7% 30th |
| 44.3% 21st | Rebounds | 42.4% 28th |
| 25.3% 7th | Assists | 21.7% 27th |
| 14.8% 21st | Turnovers | 15.4% 25th |
| 7.1% 25th | Steals | 8% 10th |
| 3.2% 30th | Blocks | 4.8% 18th |
| 20.3% 28th | Fouls | 20.3% 27th |
Heat vs. Pistons Injury Report
Miami Heat Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris | PF | Neck | Expected to be out until at least Dec 31 |
| P.J. Tucker | PF | Lower Leg | Expected to be out until at least Dec 26 |
| Jimmy Butler | SF | Back | Expected to be out until at least Dec 26 |
| Caleb Martin | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 26 |
| Victor Oladipo | SG | Quadriceps | Expected to be out until at least Jan 15 |
| Bam Adebayo | C | Thumb | Expected to be out until at least Jan 12 |
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jackson | PG | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Cade Cunningham | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 29 |
| Chris Smith | SF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Dec 25 |
| Kelly Olynyk | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Dec 26 |
| Jerami Grant | PF | Thumb | Expected to be out until at least Feb 1 |
Key players to watch
Miami Heat Key Player
Tyler Herro 20.8 ppg, 3.8 apg, 5.3 rpg
Detroit Pistons Key Player
Saddiq Bey 12.3 ppg, 2.5 apg, 6 rpg
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Miami Heat are hosting the Detroit Pistons at 7:30pm EST on Thursday 23rd December 2021.
What TV channel is Heat vs Pistons game on?
The Heat vs Pistons game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Heat vs Pistons NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons is at 7:30pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Heat vs Pistons NBA game tonight?
Miami Heat are the -667 betting favorites. Calculate your potential winnings from a $100 bet using our NBA odds calculator.
Is Frank Jackson playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Frank Jackson is dealing with Ankle .
Why is Markieff Morris not playing in tonights NBA game?
Markieff Morris is dealing with Neck and is expected to be out until at least dec 31.
Why is P.J. Tucker not playing in tonights NBA game?
P.J. Tucker is dealing with Lower Leg and is expected to be out until at least dec 26.
Why is Jimmy Butler not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jimmy Butler is dealing with Back and is expected to be out until at least dec 26.
Why is Caleb Martin not playing in tonights NBA game?
Caleb Martin is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 26.
Why is Victor Oladipo not playing in tonights NBA game?
Victor Oladipo is dealing with Quadriceps and is expected to be out until at least jan 15.
Why is Bam Adebayo not playing in tonights NBA game?
Bam Adebayo is dealing with Thumb and is expected to be out until at least jan 12.
Why is Cade Cunningham not playing in tonights NBA game?
Cade Cunningham is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 29.
Why is Chris Smith not playing in tonights NBA game?
Chris Smith is dealing with Knee and is expected to be out until at least dec 25.
Why is Kelly Olynyk not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kelly Olynyk is dealing with Knee and is expected to be out until at least dec 26.
Why is Jerami Grant not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jerami Grant is dealing with Thumb and is expected to be out until at least feb 1.
