The Detroit Pistons (0-4) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) on Wednesday, October 30th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Pistons vs 76ers
The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Pistons dropped to 0-4 on the season after a 106-98 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Detroit entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling well short of the 219.5 O/U line.
Detroit started strong, leading 30-28 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 36-23. They bounced back in the 3rd, holding Miami to 14 points while scoring 26. However, the Heat went on a decisive 15-0 run in the 4th, turning a 79-78 deficit into a 93-79 lead.
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers picked up their first win of the season on Sunday, pulling out a 118-114 victory over the Pacers on the road. Philadelphia, now 1-2 on the season, entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.
After jumping out to a 28-23 lead in the 1st quarter, the 76ers fell behind after being outscored 35-24 in the 2nd. Philadelphia responded by holding Indiana to 20 points in the 3rd quarter while scoring 27 of their own, taking a 79-78 lead into the 4th. Despite being edged 27-26 in the final period, the 76ers held on for the win. The game’s total of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 228.5 by 3.5 points.
Pistons Offense Breakdown
In their 98-point effort against the Heat, the Pistons shot just 38.5% from the field, but connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Cade Cunningham led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 made threes, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 20 points and 3 made threes.
Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Hardaway added 13 in the 3rd. Ivey finished strong with 9 points in the 4th quarter.
76ers Offense Breakdown
In their 98-point effort against the Heat, the Pistons shot just 38.5% from the field, but connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Cade Cunningham led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 20 points, and Jaden Ivey chipped in 18, knocking down 5 threes at 55.6%. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Ivey added 9 in the 4th.
Pistons Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Heat to just 14 points, the Pistons couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 106-98 loss. Detroit allowed Miami to shoot 43% from the field.
The Pistons struggled to contain the Heat from beyond the arc, giving up 15 threes on 31% shooting. They also sent Miami to the line 20 times, where the Heat converted 15 free throws. Defensively, Detroit recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.
76ers Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Heat to just 14 points, the Pistons couldn’t overcome a tough 2nd quarter, allowing 36 points in a 106-98 loss. Overall, Detroit gave up 106 points on 43% shooting from the field.
The Pistons struggled to contain the Heat from beyond the arc, giving up 15 threes, though Miami shot just 31% from deep. Detroit sent the Heat to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pistons also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Pistons vs 76ers Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 99 points per game in these contests.
- Philadelphia has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 108 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Pistons vs 76ers Prediction
The Pistons come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Pistons and 76ers finishing with a combined 232 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:October 30, 2024 76ers, Pistons