The Miami Heat begin their final road trip of the season when they head to Detroit to play the Pistons Tuesday night.
Although guaranteed a play-in spot, the Heat are still battling for the East’s final playoff berth as they stand two games back of Brooklyn with four games to go. Detroit’s dropped 20 of their last 21 and it looks more and more likely they’ll finish with the NBA’s worst record.
Miami’s been off since Saturday, winning 129-122 against Dallas and breaking a three-game losing skid in the process. Detroit’s returning from a three-game road trip in which they most recently suffered a 128-102 defeat at Orlando.
Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena goes at 7 p.m. EDT and it’s Miami a double-digit road favourite at -11.5 on the NBA odds.
Heat vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds
Miami and Detroit come into Tuesday as two of the NBA’s three-lowest scoring clubs. It’s the double-digit favourite Heat who rank dead last in scoring too with 109 points per game. But on the flip side, the Heat are second-best in the NBA in points allowed, and Detroit’s fourth-worst.
For Miami the lack of scoring on both sides has led to the under going 23-14-1 in their 38 road games this season. The under has also hit in six of the Heat’s last seven outings, and also in four of their last five visits to Detroit. Tuesday’s contest is for the season series, with the road team winning by double digits in the first two games.
Miami Heat
With centre Bam Adebayo dealing with a right hip contusion, Cody Zeller made his first start since May 2021 and had a terrific showing Saturday with 20 points and eight rebounds on nine of 13 shooting. Jimmy Butler was just as efficient and a higher rate, dropping a team-high 35 while going 12 for 16 from the field.
On a concerning note, Saturday was the third time in Miami’s last five outings they’ve allowed 120 or more points. The Heat let Dallas shoot 61 per cent from the field too which was only negated because Miami was over 52 per cent themselves. As the post-season approaches, Tuesday’s an opportunity for Miami to tighten up on D.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons have just a single win since February 10. Sunday’s loss at Orlando was their ninth straight, six of which have been by double digits. Right now Detroit’s playing to avoid having their franchise’s worst record ever, which would be avoided with one more victory this year.
On a positive, with 14 points Sunday Jaden Ivey became the first Pistons rookie to score in double digits in 65 games. Killian Hayes led the Pistons with 20 points Sunday and had at least five assists for the 22nd consecutive game. James Wiseman also picked up his second double-double in Detroit’s last three outings with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 3 Apr 1:02pm | MIA | -11 -110 | O +220.5 -110 |
| Closing 4 Apr 9:41pm | MIA | -14 -110 | O +217.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
21.58 |
| Assists |
6.18 |
| Rebounds |
8.88 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pistons Team Leaders
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
21.58 |
| Assists |
6.18 |
| Rebounds |
8.88 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Cody Zeller (PF)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kevin Love (PF)
Omer Yurtseven (C)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Jimmy Butler (PF)
Haywood Highsmith (SF)
James Wiseman (C)
Isaiah Livers (PF)
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Marvin Bagley III (PF)
Killian Hayes (PG)
Cory Joseph (PG)
Rodney McGruder (SG)
R.J. Hampton (PG)
Cory Joseph (PG)
Isaiah Livers (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 | 3-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kevin Love (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Omer Yurtseven (C) | Ques Fri | Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Jimmy Butler (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks. |
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| Haywood Highsmith (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wiseman (C) | Ques Sun | Face - 07 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Wiseman exited the last game with a facial laceration, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls. |
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| Isaiah Livers (PF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Livers has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not partake in Sunday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Eugene Omoruyi (SF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Omoruyi was held out of the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Bulls on Sunday. |
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| Marvin Bagley III (PF) | Prob Fri | Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 5-0 | + - |
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Bagley has sat out the last two games while going through concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will lace up against the Pacers on Friday. |
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| Killian Hayes (PG) | Prob Fri | Leg - 30 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 5-1 | + - |
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Hayes was forced from the last contest with a left leg injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash versus the Rockets. |
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| Cory Joseph (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 24 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 6-3 | + - |
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Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday. |
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| Rodney McGruder (SG) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 6-3 | + - |
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McGruder suffered a right foot sprain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established. |
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| R.J. Hampton (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 19 / 03 / 23 | 4-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Hampton sat out the last contest due to lower-back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's clash with the Hawks. |
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| Cory Joseph (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 14 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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Joseph is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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| Isaiah Livers (PF) | Prob Fri | Hip - 14 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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Livers has been held out of the previous four games with right hip soreness, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Raptors on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Apr 1:02pm MIA -11 -110 O +220.5 -110 Closing 4 Apr 9:41pm MIA -14 -110 O +217.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 21.58
Assists 6.18
Rebounds 8.88
FG% 100
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pistons Team Leaders
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 21.58
Assists 6.18
Rebounds 8.88
FG% 100
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23Caleb Martin (SF)
Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23Kevin Love (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23Omer Yurtseven (C)
Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23Jimmy Butler (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23James Wiseman (C)
Ques Sun Face - 07 / 04 / 23Isaiah Livers (PF)
Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Marvin Bagley III (PF)
Prob Fri Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23Killian Hayes (PG)
Prob Fri Leg - 30 / 03 / 23Cory Joseph (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23Rodney McGruder (SG)
Out indefinitely Foot - 23 / 03 / 23R.J. Hampton (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23Cory Joseph (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 14 / 03 / 23Isaiah Livers (PF)
Prob Fri Hip - 14 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Caleb Martin (SF) Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 3-4 1-6 + - Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 4-5 2-7 + - Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kevin Love (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Omer Yurtseven (C) Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks.
Haywood Highsmith (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes James Wiseman (C) Ques Sun Face - 07 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Wiseman exited the last game with a facial laceration, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls.
Isaiah Livers (PF) Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 2-1 3-0 + - Livers has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not partake in Sunday's clash versus the Bulls.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF) Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 2-1 3-0 + - Omoruyi was held out of the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Bulls on Sunday.
Marvin Bagley III (PF) Prob Fri Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23 2-2 5-0 + - Bagley has sat out the last two games while going through concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will lace up against the Pacers on Friday.
Killian Hayes (PG) Prob Fri Leg - 30 / 03 / 23 3-2 5-1 + - Hayes was forced from the last contest with a left leg injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash versus the Rockets.
Cory Joseph (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23 4-4 6-3 + - Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday.
Rodney McGruder (SG) Out indefinitely Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 4-4 6-3 + - McGruder suffered a right foot sprain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
R.J. Hampton (PG) Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23 4-6 6-5 + - Hampton sat out the last contest due to lower-back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's clash with the Hawks.
Cory Joseph (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 14 / 03 / 23 5-7 6-7 + - Joseph is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Wizards on Tuesday.
Isaiah Livers (PF) Prob Fri Hip - 14 / 03 / 23 5-7 6-7 + - Livers has been held out of the previous four games with right hip soreness, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Raptors on Friday.