The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center on Monday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Hornets in a 112-86 win on Saturday. Cade Cunningham led the team with a triple-double of 22 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 19 points with 11 rebounds while Tobias Harris chipped in with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 44 percent from the field and just six of 28 from the 3-point line, which aren’t impressive numbers. However, this win was all about their defense as they held the Hornets to just 18 points in the third quarter and only 14 points in the fourth quarter.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers look to have turned the corner as they are now aiming for a season-high fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Kings in a 98-93 road win on Saturday. Deni Avdija led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Donovan Clingan tallied 14 points with 14 rebounds and two blocks on six of seven shooting, while Tounami Camara chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they struggled for offensive rhythm all game. However, they were excellent on the defensive end to limit the Kings to just 38 percent shooting from the field and only six of 31 from the 3-point line.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
- The home team has won seven of the Pistons’ last eight games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 11 games at Moda Center.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in 15 of their last 16 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Trail Blazers vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are keeping an eye on Ronald Holland II who is questionable due to left knee soreness, while the Trail Blazers have ruled out Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Scoot Henderson with Jerami Grant listed as questionable. The Pistons have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league, and they are coming into this game with plenty of momentum after smashing the Hornets by 26 points on Saturday. The Trail Blazers had a slow start to the season, but they are finally starting to heat up with four wins in a row. We could be in for a close game here, but the Pistons are just so hot right now that I can’t pass them at this short line in this spot.