Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons: Odds, Analysis, & Predictions

Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons(Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
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Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons: Odds, Analysis, & Why No Play Is A Good Play

A 4-12 Pistons team coming off of one of the more heated games of this season, the whole LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart dust-up that’s been in the headlines, they will be down a guy but should be fired up.

That’s perfect though, as the Heat will be too after giving up such a huge lead and surefire win. However, an emblazed Pistons squad should make for great competition and a good game… at least, for a while.

Here are the betting odds on this one. They come courtesy of WynnBET.

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Miami Heat: -440 Detroit Pistons: +350

Spread: Miami Heat -9.5

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Over/Under: 208

Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Analysis & Predictions

When you look at the moneyline bet, one thing screams at you. The value isn’t there.

Listen, if you can afford to lay $4.40 to win a buck, then it’s a pretty good play. The Miami Heat have a 90 percent confidence interval from this direction to win the game, perhaps higher, which is why that’s the notion.

However, the value just isn’t there to really make it worth your while. The final synopsis on the moneyline here is this.

Play at your own risk, because although it seems like a pretty surefire safe bet, you’re betting a lot to win a little. If you win, which is likely, you had to risk a lot to win a little.

If you lose, well, you lost a lot without the chance to win a ton of anything. The smart play is to stay away from that one.