Heat vs. Pistons Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NBA Cup
The Detroit Pistons are hoping to turn the tide after a string of close losses on Tuesday night when they host the Miami Heat for the first game of the NBA Cup. Can Tyler Herro and the Heat avoid the road upset to start off the group stage? Matt McCuen gives us his winner in the Heat vs. Pistons matchup.
Matt McCuen - November 12, 2024, 4:42 PM EST
4 minHeat vs. Pistons Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NBA Cup
The Miami Heat will visit the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Tonight tips off the NBA Cup Group Play.
All of these games are important, as the tournament's winning team will walk away with a hefty paycheck. Last season was year one of the NBA In-season tournament, which fans and players said was a great success.
Miami starts the contest with a record of 4-5. The Heat have gotten off to a slow start this season, but feel they have enough talent to compete in the East. The Heat picked up a hard-fought 95-94 road win on Sunday to snap its three-game losing streak.
Heat vs. Pistons Odds
Heat vs. Pistons Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: November 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to watch: NBA League Pass
Heat vs. Pistons Prediction
Tyler Herro has led the Heat, averaging 23.2 points per game and 5.0 assists.
Jimmy Butler is off to a slow start, with 16.1 points per game and 4.8 rebounds.
Bam Adebayo has added 14.8 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds per game.
Miami has averaged 109.0 points per game.
The Pistons begin the contest with a record of 4-7. Last season, the Pistons posted their worst record in franchise history. This Pistons team is young but talented.
The future appears to be bright in the Motor City. Detroit hired former Cavs head coach JB Bickerstaff in the offseason. Bickerstaff is responsible for getting this Pistons franchise back on track. However, Detroit has lost two of their last three games by a combined four points.
Cade Cunningham leads the team with 23.1 points per game and 8.3 assists.
Jaden Ivey has enjoyed a solid start to his campaign, with 18.5 points and 4.5 boards.
Veteran Tobias Harris has added 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds.
Detroit has averaged 107.1 points per game.
Heat vs. Pistons Pick
- Pick: Miami Heat ML -115 Click here for complete Heat vs. Pistons Odds
The Heat match up well with this Pistons team.
Detroit will consistently struggle to score the ball against this Heat defensive unit tonight.
Miami has defeated Detroit in seven straight games.
The Heat will extend that streak to eight with a road win tonight.
