Miami @ Detroit props

The Miami Heat will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Heat rank 4th-best in in the league away from home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Pistons may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (6th-most in the NBA).

Jalen Duren has made an impressive 75.6% of his shot attempts from the field this season, a sizeable increase from his 63.2 mark last season. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Bam Adebayo has been remarkably high this year (4.2 free throw attempts per game when they have the home court advantage: 89th percentile). Jalen Duren will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium tends to raise player production in all stat categories.

The Miami Heat will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Heat rank 4th-best in in the league away from home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Terry Rozier has sunk 1.8 treys per game when playing on the road this year, putting him in the 76th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Terry Rozier measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 32.4 minutes per game while on the road this year. The Miami Heat will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Heat rank 4th-best in in the league away from home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Pistons may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (2nd-most in the league).

Tobias Harris has successfully made 56.1% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 8.7% higher than he's converted in all games this year. Tobias Harris has been on the court for 31.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 77th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The matchup vs. the Miami Heat is a positive one for 3-point shots; the opposing team's starting PFs have put up the 2nd-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (43.4%). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tyler Herro has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 more than he's been called for overall this season. When it comes to scoring, the Miami Heat's feeble 109.0 points per game settles in as the 9th-fewest in the league this year. The Miami Heat have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league this year. Tyler Herro will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers stat production for all stats.

Bam Adebayo has made a lowly 8.9% of his treys this season, significantly lower than his 30.6 mark last season. When it comes to scoring, the Miami Heat's feeble 109.0 points per game settles in as the 9th-fewest in the league this year. Over the last 6 games when they are the visiting team, the other team has averaged 45.7% on shot attempts from the field (23rd-best in the league) against the Pistons, making this a good matchup. The Miami Heat have played at the 5th-slowest tempo in the league this year. In contrast to last year's 74.4% rate, Bam Adebayo's foul-shot effectiveness has tailed off this year to 62.2%.

Cade Cunningham has attempted 19.8 shots per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 97th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Cade Cunningham places in the 94th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 36.2 minutes per game this year. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting PGs have scored 23.1 points per game (4th-most in the NBA) vs. the Heat, making this a favorable matchup for offensive productivity. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Tim Hardaway Jr. lands in the 82nd percentile for three-point shots scored with the home court advantage, posting 2.3 per game this year. The matchup vs. Miami is a positive one for three-point attempts; when the Miami Heat are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 3rd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 6.0 free throws per game (3rd-most in the NBA) vs. the Heat, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Stewart stands to see a spike in productivity across the board considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Over the last 16 games when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled 19.5 points per game (highest in the league) against the Detroit Pistons, identifying this as a positive matchup for offensive output. The Miami Heat will likely see an increase in opportunities today from being pitted against the 10th-fastest pace team in the league over the last 5 games (the Pistons). Offensive rebounds save possession and spark more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Heat rank 4th-best in in the league away from home with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. The matchup against Detroit may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 16 games when the Detroit Pistons have the home court advantage (2nd-most in the league).

Among all players in the league, Jaden Ivey slots into the 83rd percentile for shots scored, registering an enormous 6.8 per game this year. Jaden Ivey has averaged 31.3 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The matchup vs. the Heat is a strong one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting SGs have tallied the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.3). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 10th-fastest tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists).