The Philadelphia 76ers (18-19) clash with the Detroit Pistons (20-16) at Wells Fargo Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 5, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports Detroit Plus.
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction
The Pistons are trying to rebound after their 111-104 loss to the Miami Heat in their last contest. Miami’s 18.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a mark of 12.8. The Heat’s mark was below their season average of 19.5, while the Pistons’ was below their season average of 23.8. Boban Marjanovic played well for Detroit, contributing 15 points and nine rebounds.
The last time the 76ers played, they beat the San Antonio Spurs, 112-106. The 76ers knocked down 33 of their 43 free throws (76.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 15.3). With 21 points and 11 rebounds, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid had a solid outing.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down 76ers (ranked second in the NBA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Pistons (22nd in possessions per game).
Detroit heads into the contest with records of 20-16 straight up (SU) and 20-14-2 against the spread (ATS). Of the Pistons’ 36 games, 21 have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia owns records of 18-19 SU and 20-17 ATS. In opposition of Detroit, just over half of 76ers games have finished over the total.
Reggie Bullock has averaged 12.8 points over the last five games for Detroit.
The 76ers have emerged victorious in both contests against the Pistons this year, including a five-point victory the last time these teams met. Philadelphia covered as a 4-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 211 points, which was just 2 points below the projected point total of 213 points. Philadelphia out-rebounded Detroit. The 76ers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 29) and total rebounds (47 vs. 36). Robert Covington was a standout player in the game, putting up 25 points and eight rebounds.
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Detroit is 11-7-1 ATS on the road with 12 unders, 6 overs and 1 push.
Philadelphia is 9-8 ATS at home with 9 unders and 8 overs.
In games where they allow less than 100 points, Philadelphia is 5-0 and Detroit is 11-4.
The Pistons are 17-5 when they reach the century mark, while the 76ers are 17-12.
Detroit ranks third in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.4) while Philadelphia ranks 29th (19.2).
The 76ers rank eighth in blocks per game (5.1) while the Pistons rank 28th (3.3).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (26.1) while Detroit ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (24.0).
The Pistons rank ninth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while the 76ers rank 28th (9.2).
Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (47.6) while Detroit ranks 19th (42.4).
The Pistons rank fourth in second chance points allowed per game (10.7) while the 76ers rank 20th (13.1).
Detroit ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (8.1) while Philadelphia ranks 10th (10.3).
The Pistons rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the 76ers rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (29.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Detroit is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Pistons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 0.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 111.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
