The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday 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 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 113-108 win on Thursday. Daniss Jenkins led the team with 26 points and eight assists on nine of 19 shooting; Jalen Duren added 22 points with 14 rebounds and four assists, while Duncan Robinson chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 23 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Timberwolves until they went on an 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to pull away and escape with the gritty win at home.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Timberwolves in a 115-103 home win last night. Paul George continued his hot streak with a game-high 23 points, six rebounds and six assists; Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 21 points, while Joel Embiid tallied 19 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and nine of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and scored just 41 points in the first half to trail early, but that all changed in the third quarter, where the 76ers exploded for 42 points to lead by as many as 17 points at one stage.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (366) this season.
- Adem Bona ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Ausar Thompson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (766) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for blocks per game this season (5.8).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.5).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.4).
76ers vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons have ruled out Isaiah Stewart and Cade Cunningham again, with Tobias Harris listed as questionable, while the 76ers are still missing Johni Broome. These two squads have already clashed three times this season with the Pistons winning on each occasion, but none of those meetings involved a fully healthy 76ers team. The Pistons are only slight favorites given the absence of Cunningham, but I still think they get the job done against a 76ers squad playing their second game of a back-to-back set. Even though Embiid isn’t listed on the injury report right now, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he were to sit this one out, so I will stick with the more consistent Pistons in this spot.