Pistons vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 10/28/2024

In Monday night NBA action, the Detroit Pistons will travel to the Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons set an NBA record with a 28-game losing streak last year and finished with the worst overall record in the league. On Saturday, Detroit trailed by 11 points after one quarter during a 124-118 home loss versus NBA Champion Boston. 

Detroit G Jaden Ivey tallied a team-high 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting and dished out six assists. Former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham scored 21 points to go along with ten assists and six boards. The Pistons assists on 27 of 43 made field goals and shot 49 percent overall.

The Miami Heat The Miami Heat have reached the NBA Finals in two of the previous five seasons, but enter the 2024-2025 campaign with some notable question marks. The Heat (1-1) finished last year ranked fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are looking to become more dynamic on the offensive end. On Saturday, Miami built an eight point halftime lead and held on late to earn a 114-106 road victory against Charlotte. 

All five Miami starters scored in double figures and were led by Jimmy Butler with 26 points (11-17 FT). Tyler Herro contributed 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Bam Adebayo added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat, who connected on 14-for-34 from the three-point line. 

Detroit F Ausar Thompson has been dealing with an illness and will remain sidelined for this game. These two teams have very similar statistical profiles through their first few games. The Pistons are improved and the market has yet to adjust. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 112-109.