The Philadelphia 76ers (7-1) and Detroit Pistons (6-1) meet Wednesday for a prime-time Eastern Conference clash. Tip at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze 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 throttled the Chicago Bulls 126-107 Monday, covering a 10.5-point home favorite with the Under (240.5) hitting. All 5 Philadelphia starters scored at least 15 points, led by G Tyrese Maxey's 26 points on 10 for 15 shooting. Philadelphia is 5-3 against the spread (ATS).
The Pistons obliterated the Charlotte Hornets 124-91 Monday, covering as a 5.5-point road favorite as the Over (209.5) hit. G Cade
Cunningham scored a team-high 33 points, hitting 13 of 20 shots. Detroit has ripped off 3 straight wins, holding each opponents to 94 points or less. Detroit is 6-1 ATS and 2-0 ATS on its home court.
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76ers at Pistons odds
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- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Pistons -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +1.5 (-105) | Pistons -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Pistons key injuries
76ers
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Monday's game)
- C Joel Embiid (plantar fascia) questionable
Pistons
- C Jalen Duren (hamstring) out
- G Isaiah Joe (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 110, Pistons 106
Moneyline
BET 76ERS (+105).
The 76ers' lone loss so far this season was a 106-93 home defeat to the Pistons Oct. 25, which they'll want to avenge Wednesday. Philadelphia shot just 40% from the field and 26% from deep in that outing, so expecting that to improve, this game should be a closer battle. The 76ers have averaged 116.5 points per game in their last 2 games, so the offense has been clicking.
The Pistons offense has been inconsistent, and the absence of Duren should cripple their interior presence against Embiid. Detroit has scored 106 points or fewer in 3 of its last 5 games and will be facing a 76ers side that ranks No. 1 in turnover rate, which should allow for ample shots against the Pistons' league-leading defense.
Take 76ERS (+105) to get the prime-time victory Wednesday.
Against the spread
PASS.
Avoid this play. If the 76ers are the preferred side to take, the moneyline is the better wager here.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).
Neither team plays at a fast tempo, with the Pistons 24th and the 76ers 16th in pace. On a similar note, these are 2 of the best defensive teams in the league, as the Pistons rank first and the 76ers third in defensive rating. With both teams trending toward the Under, given the 76ers stand 2-6 O/U and Pistons are 3-4 O/U, expect a low-scoring battle and take UNDER 217.5 (-110).
Best prop bet
76ers G TYRESE MAXEY OVER 22.5 POINTS (-111).
The Pistons' defensive strength is in its frontcourt, not backcourt. Maxey has been going off lately as well, topping this total in every game and averaging 32 points per game in his last 2 contests. Expect his success to continue.
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