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Miami will host Detroit for the second consecutive home game on October 24. The Heat started with a home loss to Minnesota, and the Pistons beat Boston at home. Will Miami be able to rehabilitate itself in front of its fans? - read in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Miami Heat
The Ogonyok fans were looking forward to the debut of Giannis Adetokunbo, because they saw in him the new face of the franchise and salvation. Unfortunately, the team lost in the first match of the season also at home. The star rookie did his best and scored 35 points, but the defense couldn't hold Anthony Edwards back, so Minnesota won (106:131).
Now Eric Spoelstra is faced with the task of bringing the guys to their senses and trying to win on the second attempt. Miami has a fantastic squad, where almost everyone from the starting five can decide the outcome of the match. The Heat are expected to rehabilitate, meaning they will win their next home game against Detroit.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons didn't have to waste time on pitching, but immediately got down to business. Boston, which was visiting the city of motors and was defeated (121:113), got into a hot hand. Jaylen Duren and Cade Cunningham showed good accuracy and scored 44 points between them. Don't forget that Detroit won the Eastern Conference last season.
Detroit has a good depth of the squad and is likely to use this trump card. The team will hold the next match on the road, where they will try to deal with an angry Miami.
Miami needs to win at all costs. After all, the team took drastic steps during the offseason, and Giannis Adetokunbo clearly came to help the team fight for the championship. The first meeting was unsuccessful, but the motivation of the players goes through the roof after the defeat. Detroit will have to face an aggressive opponent's defense. The Pistons showed their mettle already in the match against Boston and made a comeback, but it seems that they will not be able to give a Hit fight, even on a visit.
Our betting tip is Miami's victory, taking into account the 1.93
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