Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Looking to win big? The 76ers and Pistons face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Pistons are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The 76ers are favored in this Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 234.5 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 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 239 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across the 76ers last ten road games, the team averaged 118 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Through their last five home games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 105 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Looking at the 76ers’ previous ten games, they are 6-4 and face the Pistons with an overall mark of 15-7. On the road, the 76ers have gone 6-4 so far this season compared to their 9-3 mark at home.
Philadelphia has an overall ATS record of 16-6 as they come into today’s game. In their three most recent home games, Philadelphia has covered the spread and they are 9-3 ATS at home compared to 7-3 on the road.
So far this season, the 76ers have an over/under record of 15-7-0. The average points per game in their played games is 235.0, with an average over/under line of 229.5.
Philadelphia’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 146 points against the Wizards. They had an overall field goal percentage of 54.7% and made 22/25 free throws. The team’s top scorer is Joel Embiid, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 33.4, while Tyrese Maxey also carries a PPG average of 27 into the game.
So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 14th in the league at 113.2 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.6% and allowing 35.6% from beyond the arc.
Facing the 76ers, the Pistons currently hold an overall record of 2-21 and aim to end their 20 game losing streak. On the road, the Pistons have gone 1-10 so far this season compared to their 1-11 mark at home.
For this season, Detroit has an ATS record of 8-14, along with an ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. Detroit has failed to cover the spread in two straight home games and are 3-8 ATS at home compared to 5-6 on the road.
The over/under record for the Pistons stands at 13-10-0 so far this season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 205.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 224.8.
Detroit is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 123 points versus the Pacers. This output is higher than their season-average of 108.7 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Cade Cunningham, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 22, while Isaiah Stewart also maintains a PPG average of 10.8 leading up to the game.
Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 118.8 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 16.4 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.4 blocked shots each game.
Coming in as 11.5 point favorites, our projections have the 76ers picking up a 113-105 win.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Out
- Jalen Duren – Ankle – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
