The Philadelphia 76ers (3-14) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (9-12) on Saturday, November 30th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on NBCS. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
76ers vs Pistons
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers dropped to 3-14 on the season after a 122-115 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 237 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 219.5 by 17.5 points.
After falling behind 35-24 in the 1st quarter, the 76ers tightened up defensively, outscoring Houston 27-20 in the 2nd quarter. Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, turning a 108-103 deficit into a 114-108 lead, but couldn’t hold on, as the Rockets closed out the game strong.
The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Detroit improved to 9-12 on the season with a 130-106 road win over the Pacers on Friday. The Pistons, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but did so in convincing fashion. The combined score of 236 points went over the pre-game total of 229.
A 10-0 run early in the game helped Detroit take control, and they led 33-24 after the 1st quarter. They edged the Pacers 30-29 in the 2nd quarter and then held Indiana to 20 points in the 3rd while scoring 29. Heading into the 4th with a 92-73 lead, the Pistons finished strong, outscoring the Pacers 38-33 in the final period.
76ers Offense Breakdown
Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points and 10 assists weren’t enough for the 76ers in their 122-115 loss to the Rockets. Maxey hit 6 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with a 41.2% overall shooting percentage. Guerschon Yabusele added 22 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.
Maxey scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Yabusele contributed 3 points in overtime. The 76ers shot 44.8% from the field and 36.4% from three, making 12 threes in the game.
Pistons Offense Breakdown
The Pistons shot 57.8% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 47.4% clip in their 130-106 win over the Pacers. Malik Beasley led the way with 25 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Cade Cunningham added 24 points and 11 assists, hitting 4 threes at 66.7% from deep.
Jaden Ivey contributed 23 points, with 6 points in each of the first three quarters. Beasley scored 8 points in the 4th, and Jalen Duren added 8 of his 14 points in the final period.
76ers Team Defense
Defensively, the 76ers had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 points in each, but they gave up 35 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd, leading to a 122-115 loss to the Rockets. Philadelphia did well in limiting Houston’s three-point shooting, holding them to 32% from beyond the arc with just 10 threes made.
The 76ers sent the Rockets to the free-throw line 38 times, where Houston converted 32 attempts. Philadelphia recorded 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed 12 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Pistons Team Defense
Defensively, the 76ers had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 points in each, but they gave up 35 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd, leading to a 122-115 loss to the Rockets. Philadelphia did well in limiting Houston’s three-point shooting, holding them to 32% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes.
The 76ers sent the Rockets to the line 38 times, where Houston converted 32 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
76ers vs Pistons Trends
- Across their three previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 95 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pistons have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
76ers vs Pistons Prediction
We’re putting our money on the Pistons to win, and have the projected score sitting at 132-122. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pistons at -1.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 217.5, and our model predicts the 76ers and Pistons to score a combined 254 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 30, 2024 76ers, Pistons