Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

The Detroit Pistons welcome the Miami Heat to Little Ceasars Arena for an NBA Cup game Tuesday night. The Pistons are 4-7 this term and lost a close game to the Houston Rockets Sunday night. The Miami Heat visit Detroit hoping to build their momentum following a much-needed victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, which ended the Heat’s three-game losing streak. Away from Detroit, the Timberwolves are the favorites to win the basketball game.

BASKETBALL: NBA Cup, East

Where to Watch: FSDET, FDSSUN

Venue: Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

Date: 13.11.2024 03:00

The Detroit Pistons are 4-7 and sit at number ten in the NBA Eastern conference log. The Pistons are 3-2 in their last five games and lost a narrow 101-99 matchup at home against the Rockets last time out. Cade Cunningham had 26 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, but the rest of the cast didn’t show up, managing only 36.3% from the field. With two points separating the teams and seconds on the clock, the end of the game consisted of intentionally missed free throws as Detroit tried to game the clock. Unfortunately, the gambit failed when Tobias Harris intentionally missed a free throw with one second left, and Jaden Ivey fell out of bounds trying to make the game-winning rebound.

The Miami Heat ended a run of three consecutive defeats with a 95-94 victory on Sunday at the Timberwolves. 4-5 this season and sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, the Heat had to dig deep to overcome Minnesota. They survived by the skin of their teeth after Nikola Jokić converted a tying layup with seconds to go while being fouled. Jovic then scored the free throw to complete the three-point play and earn the victory for his team. Playing the game without Jimmy Butler, the under-performing Heat were eight points behind with under five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Still, a herculean effort helped them to close the deficit, including some masterful game management by coach Erik Spoelstra. The Heat’s defense was sturdy all day, nullifying the Wolves’ offense, but their offense, as usual, failed to burn bright.

Miami Heat are 1.634 favorites on 1XBET which prices the underdog at 2.357. Betway lists over 220.5 at 1.99 with the under priced at 1.62 odds. Pistons to close the +4 spread is available at 1.702 on 1XBET. Read more .