The Detroit Pistons play host to the Miami Heat, Friday Feb 11, as the Heat look for their eighth straight win. The Heat lead the Pistons 7-3 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Heat as -7.5 point road favorites over the Pistons with the over/under set at 191 points. Be sure to check Heat vs Pistons NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Heat (38-14) (20-5 V) have won eight of their last ten games and three of four away from home. They’ll be looking for a fourth straight road win over the Pistons, and Miami will try for an eighth consecutive victory overall as it begins a four-game trip Friday night. The Heat beat Indiana 117-112 as James had 41 points, a season high-tying 13 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block. "I'll tell you what, he's playing MVP-like basketball on both ends of the court," Coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He had a motor tonight that did not fatigue. It was amazing." James — the only active player averaging at least 20.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists — registered 39, eight and nine, respectively, in an 88-87 win Jan. 28 versus Detroit while Wade (wrist) and Bosh (ankle) were held out. Miami has taken seven of eight from Detroit — including three straight at the Palace of Auburn Hills by an average of 16.3 points.
The Pistons (20-33) (13-12 H) have won five of ten and two of their last five at home. They recently extended host Cleveland's NBA record skid to 26 with a 103-94 victory on Wednesday. Detroit is currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, but just 3 1/2 games behind Indiana for the eighth and final playoff spot. "We're working so hard to get as many wins as we possibly can. (The game against Cleveland) happened to be the next game in the schedule and the next one is equally important now," Pistons coach John Kuester said. Detroit's recent success comes in part from a solid defense that's allowed 88.5 points over its last four games. The Pistons, however, could have trouble slowing down the Heat, who are averaging 107.0 points in their last three road contests. Detroit is 1-19 in regulation when giving up at least 100 points. The Pistons' Richard Hamilton was held out Wednesday for the second consecutive game with a sore groin and his status for this game is unknown.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Heat are 6-0-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Heat are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Heat vs Pistons
When: Friday, Feb 11, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Heat -7.5
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The Bottom Line: The Heat have the big three back and they’ll blow by the Pistons. Be sure to check Heat vs Pistons Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
