Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions for Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Detroit Pistons (8-3) visit the Miami Heat (5-6) on Saturday for an NBA game at Kaseya Center. Tipoff is at 8:00 pm ET on NBA TV. Detroit leads the Central Division, while Miami is second in the Southeast. The Pistons beat Washington 144-140 in double overtime Thursday for their second straight win. Miami defeated Utah 115-109 on Tuesday, its second consecutive victory. The Heat complete a back-to-back Saturday after hosting Cleveland on Friday. Detroit is 5-1 on the road, while Miami is 1-3 at home. Build your bankroll with our free NBA picks.
Detroit Pistons Looking for Third Straight Win
Detroit needed two overtimes Thursday before defeating Washington 144-140 in a game that was tied at the end of regulation and again after the first extra period. Cade Cunningham had an outstanding night, scoring a career-high 52 points and handing out 11 assists without a turnover. Ausar Thompson added 17 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, completing his first career triple-double with 11 assists. Cunningham's basket with 25 seconds remaining gave Detroit a four-point lead. The Pistons also beat Washington 122-111 on Monday after losing two straight.
Cunningham leads Detroit with 22.3 points and 7.6 assists per game. Duncan Robinson is second in scoring at 18.6 points, while Thompson leads the team with 8.4 rebounds. Detroit averages 112.7 points per game and gives up 107.8. The Pistons shoot 46.6% from the floor and 37% from three-point range. Detroit has been very good on the road, winning five of six games away from home. The Pistons also beat Miami 128-111 in October.
Injuries: Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe are out, while Ugonna Onyenso is questionable.
Miami Heat Looking to Extend Winning Streak
Miami earned its second straight victory Tuesday, beating Utah 115-109 on the road. The Heat took control with a 13-1 run in the second quarter and another 15-2 burst in the third. But Utah made things interesting late, cutting Miami's lead to five points in the closing minute. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami with 30 points and a team-high 11 rebounds despite dealing with a sprained wrist. Davion Mitchell added 19 points. The Heat had defeated Sacramento 114-108 on Sunday and have won three of their last four games.
Antetokounmpo leads Miami with 27.7 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Bam Adebayo is next with 17.8 points, while Mitchell contributes 16.5 points and a team-high 8.5 assists. Miami scores 115.7 points per game but allows 120.0. The Heat shoot 46.2% overall and 33.6% from beyond the arc. Miami has been productive offensively, but its defense has struggled, especially when opponents find open shots on the perimeter.
Injuries: Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and Pelle Larsson are questionable.
Key To The Game
Detroit has played better defense this season, but Miami has Antetokounmpo creating problems around the basket. The Pistons need Cunningham to keep producing offensively, while Miami must prevent Detroit from getting easy outside shots. Rebounding could also play a big part, especially with Duren unavailable.
Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Game Pick
- Detroit Pistons
Detroit has won eight of eleven games, including five of six on the road. Cunningham has been excellent, and the Pistons have defended much better than Miami this season. The Heat have Antetokounmpo, who can take over a game, but Miami is allowing 120 points per contest. Detroit also handled the Heat by 17 points in their first meeting. The Pistons have more consistency defensively, and I like Detroit to win Saturday.
Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Over/Under Pick
- Over
Detroit scored 144 points Thursday and put up 128 against Miami in October. The Heat average nearly 116 points, but their defense has allowed 120 per game. Antetokounmpo is capable of putting up big numbers, while Cunningham is coming off a 52-point performance. Miami has enough scoring to keep pace, particularly if Mitchell and Adebayo contribute. Both offenses should have opportunities, and I like the over.