Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/25

At 7:30 ET, the 76ers (-165) will take on the Pistons (+140) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia is currently 11th in the East with a record of 20-30, while Detroit is 7th in the conference with a record of 25-26.

ESPN will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224.5 points.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, February 7th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-102 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can Philadelphia Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Philadelphia’s season record dropped to 20-30 after a 108-101 loss to Miami on Wednesday. The 76ers, who were -2 point favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 209, falling short of the 220.5 O/U line.

A key moment came when Miami went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 55-53 to 65-53. Philadelphia tried to rally in the 4th quarter, but the teams played to a 22-22 tie in the final period, leaving the 76ers unable to close the gap.

In their 108-101 loss to the Heat, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 30% from three-point range. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 31 points, adding 10 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, despite shooting 39.3% overall and 27.3% from deep.

Kelly Oubre contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Adem Bona added 11 points, hitting 80% of his shots. The 76ers made 12 threes in the game, with Maxey connecting on 3 of them.

Defensively, the 76ers struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 29 and 33 points, respectively, before tightening up in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th. Despite the improved effort, they couldn’t overcome the Heat, who shot 47% from the field.

Philadelphia also allowed Miami to hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. The Heat went 16/20 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 28 defensive rebounds while giving up 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 14 steals and 4 blocks.

Will Detroit Win at Home?

The Pistons fell to 25-26 on the season after a 118-115 home loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Detroit entered the game as +4 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, losing by just three points. The total points for the game came in at 233, just under the O/U line of 234.5.

Detroit found themselves down early, trailing 34-26 after the 1st quarter. They tightened things up in the 2nd, losing the quarter 31-30, and made a push in the 3rd, outscoring Cleveland 27-21. However, a 12-0 run by the Cavs in the 4th quarter put the game out of reach, despite Detroit’s efforts to rally back.

The Pistons shot just 39.8% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range in their 118-115 loss to the Cavaliers. They made 12 threes in the game, with Tim Hardaway Jr. hitting 6 of them at a 54.5% clip.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 38 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, scoring 21 points in the 4th quarter despite shooting 37.9% from the field and 30% from three. Hardaway added 20 points, while Ausar Thompson contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.

The Pistons struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 34 and 31 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. However, they faltered again in the 4th, allowing 32 points and ultimately 118 for the game.

Detroit allowed Cleveland to shoot 48% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, where the Cavaliers hit 16 threes. The Pistons also sent Cleveland to the line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Detroit recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks.