Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24
At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-1513) will host the Pistons (+851) at Wells Fargo Center. The Pistons are currently on a four-game losing streak and have a record of 13-65. Meanwhile, the 76ers have won five straight and are 44-35 on the season.
This Eastern Conference matchup has an over/under of 221.5 and can be seen on NBCS.
DETROIT PISTONS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -15.5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 158-94 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.
Will Detroit Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 39-38-1, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 221.5, and 54 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In their last game against Brooklyn, the Pistons lost 113-103 as 10.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 215.5.
This season, the Pistons have gone 21-18 against the spread on the road and 18-20 ATS at home. Overall, their ATS record is 39-38, and they have covered the spread in three straight games.
Currently, the Pistons are 15th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 13-65. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-39 and 2-13 against their division. On the road, their record is 6-33.
As the underdog, the Pistons are 10-60 this season, and they have lost their last four games. On the road, they have an average scoring differential of -10.2 PPG.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, averaging just 110.3 points per game. This season, they have been held below the NBA scoring average in 73.1% of their games.
In terms of three-point shooting, Detroit is last in the league in three-point makes per game at 11.1. Overall, they are shooting 34% from beyond the arc, which is 26th in the NBA.
While the Pistons have been one of the better teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, they are just 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of pace, Detroit is 8th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pistons’ defense is giving up an average of 119.2 points per contest. The Detroit defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Detroit.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored 76ers?
The 76ers are 15.5-point favorites at home today and are looking for their 6th straight win. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is currently in 7th place with a record of 44-35.
Against the spread, the 76ers have covered in their last four home games and are 21-16 ATS at home this season. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 3.9 points per game at home.
When favored, the 76ers have a record of 35-13 this season and are 31-17 against the spread as the favorite. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 7.8 points per game in these matchups.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Spurs by a score of 133-126. The O/U line for that game was 226 points, and Philadelphia covered the spread as 4-point favorites.
This season, the average combined scoring total in 76ers games is 226.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 221.5, and Philadelphia has a 40-39 O/U record for the season.
Against Eastern Conference teams, the 76ers are 28-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 25-16 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +1.2 PPG.
Offensively, the 76ers are scoring 114.5 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. At home, their scoring average is 115.3 points per game, and they have outscored the league average in 46.8% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 20th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. From three-point range, they are shooting 36% (19th) and are 22nd in three-pointers made per game. Inside the arc, Philadelphia is 26th in two-point shooting percentage.
One area where the 76ers excel offensively is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throws made per game at 19.5 and are 4th in attempts. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 25th in the league with an average of 24.8 per game.
So far this season, the 76ers defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 112.0 points allowed per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.6% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.