Pistons vs. Heat Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 23

The Detroit Pistons (1-0) face the Miami Heat (0-1) on October 23, 2026 on WPLG, Local10+, WMYD, and DAZN-DET.

Detroit is a slim 1.5-point favorite against Miami when the Pistons square off against the Heat on Friday. The over/under is 235.5 points for the matchup.

Pistons vs. Heat Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Miami, Florida
• Arena: Kaseya Center
• Total: 235.5 points
• Spread: Pistons -1.5
• Moneyline: Pistons (-112), Heat (-104)

How to watch Pistons vs. Heat

• TV Channel: WPLG, Local10+, WMYD, DAZN-DET

Betting the Over/Under: Pistons vs. Heat

• The two teams average 227 points per game combined, 8.5 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• Opponents of these two teams put up 244 combined points per game, 8.5 more points than this contest's total.

Betting the Moneyline: Pistons vs. Heat

• The Pistons have not been the moneyline favorite so far this season.
• This is the first time the Heat will play as underdogs this season.
• Detroit has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -112 or shorter.
• Miami has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than -104.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Pistons a 52.8% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pistons vs. Heat

• Pick ATS: Heat (+ 1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (235.5)
  
• Prediction: Heat 123 - Pistons 120
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