Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat 2/23/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
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Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Feb. 23, 2019
TV: FSS
Latest Odds : MIA -4.5 Total 205.5
The Detroit Pistons are set to travel to the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida for an Eastern Conference clash against the Miami Heat. The Detroit Pistons currently sit in the 8th spot of the Eastern Conference with a 26-30 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after dropping their game before the all-star break to the Boston Celtics, 118-110. Blake Griffin led the way for the Detroit Pistons with 32 points and 8 rebounds. Andre Drummond was able to record a double-double as he pitched in 21 points and 17 rebounds.
The Miami Heat currently sit .5 games out of the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference with a 26-31 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after dropping their recent matchup to the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-102. Dwayne Wade led the way for the Miami Heat with 19 points and 6 assists off the bench. Dion Waiters had a solid scoring game as the veteran guard contributed 18 points and 5 rebounds.
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Blake Griffin is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Detroit Pistons as the all-star forward is averaging 26.3 PPG and 5.4 APG while also contributing 8.1 RPG. Andre Drummond is averaging a double-double for the Pistons as the center contributes 17.4 PPG and 15 RPG. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 43.8% from the field this season while connecting on 33.8% of their three-point attempts.
Josh Richardson is the leading scorer for the Miami Heat as the 3rd year guard is averaging 17.5 PPG while contributing a team-high 1.1 steals per game. Hassan Whiteside is averaging a double-double for the Heat as the center comes into this game contributing 12.6 PPG and 12.2 RPG. Dwayne Wade comes off the bench for the Miami Heat where the veteran guard is averaging 14.1 PPG and 4.3 APG. The Miami Heat are shooting 44.6% from the field this season while connecting on 35% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Under is 9-1 in Pistons last 10 road games.
Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Under is 6-0 in Heat last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Free Betting Pick: Detroit Pistons +4.5
The Detroit Pistons have a major advantage down low with their frontcourt as Drummond and Griffin are arguably the best duo in the NBA. Both teams have been playing solid defense as of recent which points to this game being a close one. Miami is inconsistent this season as they will go on consistent scoring droughts which have cost them a few games, Miami wins but fails to cover, 104-102.