The Detroit Pistons invade the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Here’s a 76ers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been on a tear as they’ve won seven of their last eight games and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after routing the Nets in a 125-107 road win on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 34 points and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 30 points with 11 rebounds and three steals while Ausar Thompson chipped in with 14 points.
As a team, the Pistons shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field and just six of 26 from the 3-point line as they kept the Nets at bay until they dominated the third quarter by 34-19 to lead by as many as 24 points.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their first nine games and they will be eager to maintain that momentum after running past the Raptors in a 130-120 home win last night. Tyrese Maxey led the team in scoring with 31 points and seven assists, Joel Embiid added 29 points on 10 of 16 shooting while Trendon Watford racked up a triple-double of 20 points with 17 rebounds and 10 assists.
As a team, the 76ers shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start. They leaked 43 points in the first quarter to fall into a 14-point deficit, but they fought back to steal the lead before halftime and played well defensively in the fourth quarter to get the solid home win.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games against the Pistons following a home win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last four road games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last six Sunday night games have gone OVER the total points line.
76ers vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are still missing some key players with Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris and Marcus Sasser out, while the 76ers are still playing without Paul George and Dominick Barlow. The Pistons have quietly been one of the form teams in the league and they’re taking on a solid 76ers team who have been in similar form. But with the line so short, I have to lean with the Pistons given that the 76ers are playing their second game of a back to back set. The Pistons are a little banged up, but with Cunningham playing so well, I will back them to get the win and cover in this spot.