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- The Pistons face Philadelphia with a record of 0-4.
- Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (21st).
- The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
- The 76ers will be hosting the Pistons and hold a 1-2 record.
- Philadelphia has an effective field goal percentage of 46% (29th).
- The 76ers are coming off a 118-114 win vs. the Pistons.
Pistons vs 76ers Prediction
The Detroit Pistons (0-4) travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.
This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and will tip off at 7:00 ET. NBCS will have the TV coverage.
Pistons vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers
- Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
- Date: Wednesday, October 30th
- Betting Odds PHI -3.5, DET +142 | PHI -169 O/U 217
Pistons Preview: Will the Pistons Win on the Road?
The Pistons fell to 0-4 on the season after a 106-98 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 219.5 O/U line.
Detroit started strong, leading 30-28 after the 1st quarter, but a 36-23 2nd quarter by the Heat put them behind. The Pistons responded by holding Miami to 14 points in the 3rd, taking a 79-78 lead into the 4th. However, the Heat went on a 15-0 run, and Detroit couldn’t recover.
The Pistons struggled offensively in their loss to the Heat, shooting just 38.5% from the field. However, they connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 20 points, and Jaden Ivey chipped in 18, making 5 threes at 55.6%. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Hardaway had 13 in the 3rd. Ivey contributed 9 points in the 4th.
Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Heat to just 14 points, the Pistons gave up 36 points in the 2nd quarter, contributing to their 106-98 loss. Overall, Detroit allowed Miami to shoot 43% from the field.
The Pistons struggled to contain the Heat from beyond the arc, giving up 15 three-pointers, though Miami shot just 31% from deep. Detroit sent the Heat to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pistons finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.
76ers Preview: Can the 76ers Hold Strong at Home?
On Monday, the Pistons dropped to 0-4 for the season after a 106-98 road loss to the Heat. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 219.5, but the teams combined for just 204 points.
Detroit started strong, leading 30-28 after the 1st quarter, but a 36-23 2nd quarter by Miami put them behind. The Pistons responded by holding the Heat to 14 points in the 3rd quarter, taking a 79-78 lead into the 4th. However, Miami went on a 15-0 run, sealing the game.
In their 98-point effort against the Heat, the Pistons shot just 38.5% from the field. However, they connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 20 points, making 3 threes at 50%.
Jaden Ivey chipped in 18 points, knocking down 5 threes at 55.6%. Cunningham scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Hardaway put up 13 in the 3rd. Ivey added 9 points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the 76ers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 23 and 20 points, respectively, but struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 46% shooting from the field.
Philadelphia limited Indiana to 13 made threes on 40% shooting. The Pacers also went to the line 34 times, making 23 free throws. The 76ers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.
Pistons vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 100 points per game.
- In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 111. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Pistons vs 76ers Prediction
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