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The Detroit Pistons (9-12) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (3-14) to Little Caesars Arena Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pistons lead 1-0
The 76ers lost to the visiting Houston Rockets 122-115 in OT Wednesday, closing as 5.5-point underdogs. They were led by G Tyrese Maxey, who dropped a team-high 39 points on 14-for-34 shooting. Philadelphia has lost 7 of its last 8 games, going 2-6 against the spread (ATS). It is 4-13 ATS on the season.
The Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 130-106 Friday, covering as 5-point road underdogs. All 5 starters scored in double figures as G Malik Beasley led the way with 25 points. Detroit is just 2-4 overall and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games. It is 10-10-1 ATS on the season.
76ers at Pistons odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Pistons -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread: 76ers +2.5 (-120) | Pistons -2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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76ers at Pistons key injuries
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
- F Paul George (knee) questionable
- F Caleb Martin (back) questionable
Pistons
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 113, 76ers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
While taking some risk out of the equation may be enticing here, the way this game is perceived to go, it would be better to play the spread instead of a more expensive ML option.
Look there for the better value.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS -2.5 (+100).
The 76ers and covering on the road have not been a good combo this season. They have failed to cover in 5 straight away games and are 2-6 ATS on the road this season. Philadelphia has been an underdog of 2.5 or fewer points 4 times and is 0-4 ATS in those.
The Pistons have cooled off over the last week, but are still 4-4 straight up in their last 8 and have stepped up offensively, ending with at least 111 points in 5 of their last 7. They have allowed 106 or fewer in 4 of their last 8. Back PISTONS -2.5 (+100).
Over/Under
BET OVER 215.5 (-105).
If there’s one thing both sides can agree on in the last 10 days, it is going over the projected total. The Pistons are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games and the 76ers are 3-1 O/U in their last 4.
Philadelphia has allowed 123.5 points per game over its last 2. Detroit has either scored or allowed 130 points or more in 2 straight. Considering those trends, back OVER 215.5 (-105).
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