The Detroit Pistons (25-8) are 5.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a five-game home winning streak when they square off against the Miami Heat (18-15) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and FDSDETX.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Pistons vs. Heat Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Pistons 120, Heat 115.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-199) Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n So far this season, Detroit has put together an 18-15-0 record against the spread. Miami is 19-13-1 against the spread this season. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Pistons vs. Heat Injury Report<\/p>\n Pistons<\/p>\n Pistons: <\/p>\n Tobias Harris: Day-To-Day (Hip), <\/p>\n Caris LeVert: Out (Knee)<\/p>\n Heat<\/p>\n Heat: <\/p>\n Pelle Larsson: Out (Ankle), <\/p>\n Simone Fontecchio: Day-To-Day (Ankle), <\/p>\n Tyler Herro: Out (Toe)<\/p>\n Pistons vs. Heat Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 235.2 points)
\nPick ATS: Heat (+5.5)
\nRecent Pistons vs. Heat Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Pistons have an 8-8 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
\nIn Detroit’s 33 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (51.5%).
\nThe Pistons have entered the game as favorites 27 times this season and won 20, or 74.1%, of those games.
\nThis season, Detroit has won 14 of its 16 games, or 87.5%, when favored by at least -199 on the moneyline.
\nHeat 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Heat have a 5-3-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
\nMiami’s games have hit the over 16 out of 33 times (48.5%).
\nThe Heat have compiled a 9-9 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
\nWhen it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +165 or longer, Miami has a record of 2-8 (20%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 7 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: FDSSUN and FDSDETX
\nLocation: Detroit, Michigan
\nArena: Little Caesars Arena
\nLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)<\/p>\n