Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25
At 7:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (+209) will take on the Detroit Pistons (-252) in a non-conference matchup. The Pistons (-6.5) are favored and have won three straight games. The over/under line is set at 225.5.
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Trail Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 12-22. Meanwhile, the Pistons are 9th in the East at 17-18.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-111 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
- Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 13 threes.
Are the Trail Blazers Ready for a Road Win?
Portland improved to 12-22 on the season with a 105-102 road win over the Bucks on Saturday. The Blazers entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished well below the O/U line of 228.5, with just 207 points scored.
Portland took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 26-20. After a 25-21 3rd quarter in favor of the Bucks, the Blazers entered the 4th quarter trailing 76-75. Portland finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 30-26 to seal the victory.
Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 28 points and 8 assists in their 105-102 win over the Bucks, hitting 5 threes at 41.7%. Deni Avdija contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds, making 3 threes, while Shaedon Sharpe added 16 points.
Simons scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and 11 in the 3rd, while Toumani Camara added 7 of his 15 points in the opening period. Portland hit 13 threes at 36.1%, shooting 48.2% from the field.
Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Trail Blazers tightened up defensively, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd quarter, and held the Bucks to 102 points overall. Portland conceded 25 points in the 3rd and 26 in the 4th, while Milwaukee shot 43% from the field.
The Blazers did well defending the three, holding the Bucks to 13 made threes on 31% shooting. Portland also sent Milwaukee to the line just 9 times, with the Bucks making 7 free throws. The Blazers grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.
Can Detroit Pull Off a Home Win?
With a 119-105 victory over the Timberwolves on Saturday, the Pistons improved to 17-18 on the season. Detroit, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 224 points went over the pre-game line of 216.
Detroit took control with a 15-0 run, stretching the score from 33-28 to 48-28. They held Minnesota to just 15 points in the 2nd quarter before outscoring them 41-38 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 96-81 lead, the Pistons managed to hold off the Timberwolves, who edged them 24-23 in the final period.
Cade Cunningham’s 40-point, 9-assist performance led the Pistons to a win over the Timberwolves, as he shot 51.7% from the field and hit 4 threes at a 50% clip. Malik Beasley added 23 points, knocking down 6 threes at 42.9%.
Detroit hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 34.2% from deep and 48.4% overall. Cunningham scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Beasley added 9 in the 2nd.
Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 38 points, the Pistons’ defense held strong in the 2nd, giving up just 15 points, and limited the Timberwolves to 24 points in the 4th, securing a 119-105 win. Overall, Detroit held Minnesota to 42% shooting from the field.
The Pistons struggled to contain the Timberwolves from beyond the arc, allowing 16 made threes on 40% shooting. Detroit sent Minnesota to the line 26 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Pistons also recorded 12 steals in the game.