Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the 76ers and Pistons. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets!
The 76ers come into this Eastern conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 222 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Philadelphia 76ers odds
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Pistons did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the 76ers have a record of 3-0. The 76ers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 233 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- Detroit has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Facing the Pistons today, the 76ers look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 6-1. Across their seven games, the 76ers have recorded a 4-1 record when facing teams from the Eastern Conference and a 2-0 record in non-conference games.
Without any losses against the spread, the 76ers have an ATS record of 7-0. This season, Philadelphia has a 5-0 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 2-0 when playing as underdogs.
Philadelphia currently holds an over/under record of 4-3-0 for the season. The average points per game in their played games is 235.0, with an average over/under line of 221.3.
In their recent matchup, the 76ers offense ended with 106 points against the Celtics. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2% and made 9 threes. Joel Embiid is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 31.7 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Tyrese Maxey brings a PPG average of 25.4 into the game.
Currently, the 76ers’ defense holds the 6th rank in the NBA, allowing 107.6 points per game.
The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 43.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Facing the 76ers, the Pistons currently hold an overall record of 2-7 and aim to end their six game losing streak. In their nine games, the Pistons have gone 2-2 against Eastern Conference teams and 0-5 in non-conference action.
Detroit’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 4-5 for the season. On the road, the Pistons have an ATS record of 3-2, as opposed to a 1-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
Detroit’s games have surpassed the over/under line in four straight games and their overall record is 6-3-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 205.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 220.4.
In their latest game, the Pistons offense put up 118 points against the Bucks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 7 threes. Cade Cunningham is leading the team in scoring at 24 points per contest. Isaiah Stewart has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.3 going into the game.
So far, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 113.7 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.0% and allowing 35.7% from beyond the arc.
Looking at our projections, the 76ers are expected to take down the Pistons by a score of 111-99.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -8
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Joe Harris – Shoulder – Out
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Alec Burks – Forearm – Out
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
- Jaden Ivey – Illness – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Finger – Probable
