The Philadelphia 76ers (38-26) will host the struggling Detroit Pistons (20-45) in an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for around 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center.
We analyze the Pistons-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Pistons at 76ers: Key injuries
Pistons
- SG Brandon Knight (hamstring) probable
- SG Bruce Brown (ankle) questionable
- SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
- PG Derrick Rose (ankle) out
- PF Blake Griffin (knee) out
- PF John Henson (ankle) out
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (shoulder) questionable
- SG Josh Richardson (concussion) probable
- PG Ben Simmons (back) out
Pistons at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 115, Pistons 108
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ers are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, dropping three of their last four. The Pistons have really struggled as of late, losing 11 of their last 12. The Sixers are without Ben Simmons still and struggle when he’s not on the floor.
The biggest factor working in the 76ers’ favor is their 28-2 record at home this season, with Detroit going 9-23 on the road. Even with the moneyline being -625, I’m taking the 76ERS to win outright.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The 76ers enter as 10.5-point favorites over Detroit, which is par for the course with the Pistons. The Sixers are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games and 4-0 ATS at home against the Pistons in their last four meetings.
The Pistons have been even better against the spread lately, going 4-1 in their last five games. Take DETROIT +10.5 (-106) with the points to keep this game close.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is only 211.5 points. The total has gone Over in two of the Pistons’ last three games and is 3-2 in their last five. The Over is 5-0 in the 76ers’ last five games and 7-3 in their last 10.
All signs point to the total going over once again in this one, though it won’t be by an overwhelming margin. Still, take the OVER 211.5 (-110) tonight.
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