Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

The 76ers and Pistons are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Pistons will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. In this Eastern matchup, the 76ers are the betting favorite against the Pistons. The over/under for the game is 234.5 points.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +11.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can the 76ers Pull Off a Road Win?

Coming into today’s matchup, the 76ers will be looking to build on their current three game winning streak and their overall record is currently 15-7. In road games, the 76ers have a 6-4 record this season, in contrast to their 9-3 record when playing at home.

The 76ers have covered the spread successfully in their previous four games and maintain an overall ATS record of 16-6. Philadelphia has covered the spread in three consecutive home games, while maintaining an ATS record of 9-3 at home as opposed to 7-3 on the road.

In their recent matchup, the 76ers offense ended with 146 points against the Wizards. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54.7% and made 20 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Joel Embiid, who holds an average of 33.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27 points per game this season.

Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 113.2 points per contest.

Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 12.5 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.1 rejections per game.

No Pressure for Detroit as Home Dogs

Getting ready to face the 76ers, the Pistons hold an overall record of 2-21 and need a win to break their 20 game losing streak. This season, when playing on the road, the Pistons have a 1-10 record, while their record at home is 1-11.

Detroit arrives with an ATS record of 8-14 for the season up to this point. This season, Detroit has a 0-2 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 8-12 as underdogs.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Detroit’s offense scored 123 points against the Pacers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.6%, and they went 23/30 from the free-throw line. Cade Cunningham is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 22. Meanwhile, Isaiah Stewart also brings a PPG average of 10.8 into the game.

The Pistons’ defense is presently ranked 23rd in the league, allowing an average of 118.8 points per contest.

Opponents are hitting 54.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.2% of their three-point attempts.