Philadelphia 76ers (20-30) vs. Detroit Pistons (25-26)
February 7, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +2.5; Over/Under: 224
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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Pistons vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have gone cold lately as they’ve lost three of their last four games and they will be hoping for a better result after coming up just short to the Heat in a 108-101 loss on Wednesday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points, five assists and four steals, Kelly Oubre Jr added 15 points with 11 rebounds while Adem Bona chipped in with 11 points off the bench. As a team, the 76ers shot 38 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to hang within striking distance despite a poor shooting night, but they were never truly a threat with Paul George scoring just nine points and Eric Gordon finishing with just five points on two of nine shooting off the bench.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting stunned by the Cavaliers in a heartbreaking 118-115 loss on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 38 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, Tim Hardaway Jr added 20 points while Ausar Thompson chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Pistons shot just 39 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to erase a 12-point deficit and looked to be headed for overtime, before the Cavaliers’ Darius Garland drained the game-winner at the buzzer to snatch the game away from the Pistons.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost four of their last six games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Pistons’ last seven home games against the 76ers following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Pistons vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still shorthanded with Andre Drummond ruled out and Guerschon Yabusele listed as questionable, while the Pistons are keeping an eye on Cade Cunningham who is questionable with a right ankle sprain. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff as the availability of Cunningham will have an impact on the line. The 76ers have cooled off a bit lately as they’re constantly dealing with injuries and different lineups, so I am looking at the Pistons who represent decent value as the underdogs at home. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence, but this looks like a good spot for the Pistons at home and I think they are great value if Cunningham is able to suit up.
