The Heat will play the Pistons on Monday, December 16th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Miami Heat and the Detroit Pistons set for Monday, December 16th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat currently have a 94.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Detroit Pistons is 88.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 5-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons start this matchup with a 4-7 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 14th (112.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Detroit Pistons stand at 19th averaging 110.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.0 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 24th in the league. The Detroit Pistons currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat have notched a 3-1 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Detroit Pistons possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 13-10 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 10-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scallywags! The Miami Heat be takin' on the Detroit Pistons...in a fierce battle on Monday in the heart of Pistons territory.
The fans in Detroit be rowdy and ready to cheer their team...to victory, makin' the arena a hostile place for the Heat.
Miami be standin' at 13-10 overall, while Detroit be strugglin' at 10-16...but records don't matter when the ball hits the court.
The Heat be dominatin' their division with a 3-1 record...while the Pistons be strugglin' at 1-5 in theirs.
So grab yer rum, me hearties, and see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below me fellow buccaneers.
Best Heat at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Miami Heat |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Miami Heat |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Miami Heat are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Miami Heat are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Pistons
12/16/24 7:10pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Miami Heat favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Heat
Pistons
Game to Overtime
12/16/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o +10523.5 u -145Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
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Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -115Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Terry Rozier
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 34.5 u -14034.5 o +105Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -110Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 24.5 u -12024.5 o -110Bet |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 u -12028.5 o -110Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at DET 12/16/24 7:10pm EST | 32.5 u -11532.5 o -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
| xp - Miami Heat | 37 | 45 | 0.451 | +31.0 | 19-22 | 17-23 | 10-6 | 24-28 | 110.6 | 110.0 | +0.6 | L1 | 6-4 |
Miami Heat & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Miami Heat Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Miami Heat YR: futures available
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +50000 Bet |
Miami Heat & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.