Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Predictions and Betting Tips 1 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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30.11.2024 00:43
Detroit Pistons vs 76ers Prediction
As the Detroit Pistons come into this game, they have been one of the biggest improvements this year, while their opponent in Philadelphia has been a massive disappointment to start the season. With the Pistons coming off a 102-100 win against Toronto, Philadelphia took another tough loss against Los Angeles by 26 points. This game will occur on December 1st at 5:30 A.M. EST in Little Ceasars Arena of Detroit. Below are our key betting tips, head-to-head matchups, public trends, and vital injuries to create a potential outcome for the game.
Detroit Pistons vs 76ers Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Moneyline Pick
Having a money line of -191 for Detroit, this should be taken due to their strength of being healthy and getting more athletic pieces. As Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey continue driving in with ease, while also hitting their outside shots, this group should outscore plus have more assists than Jared McCain in addition to Tyrese Maxsey. Even though Paul George will start for Philadelphia, his limited play will cause Eric Gordon to have a disadvantage against Tim Hardaway Jr. or Ausaur Thompson. Knowing that Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris continue getting boards plus provide efficient scoring, these two should completely handle Andre Drummond, Embiid's minute restriction, and Caleb Martin. Seeing this, the -192 money line is a perfect pick for Detroit.
2. Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Point Spread Pick
As the point spread in this game is at -5.5 for Detroit, they should win it because their squad playing fully at a higher level. Led by Cade Cunningham, his elite passing has helped other scorers space the floor while this guard can finish inside the lanes through dribbles. An improved three-point shooter, he will go up against a weaker defender in Tyrese Maxsey whom he could outpace. With Maxsey set to have another strong offensive game for Philadelphia, the key in this game is Cunningham will make clutch steals and close-outs down the stretch as a much stronger defensive piece. Although Jared McCain has had a historic season for Philadelphia as their shooting guard, his matchup against Jaden Ivey will be a little harder. Seeing that Ivey has elite quickness to get inside and create layup looks or knock down mid-range shots, his ability to pass has recently improved a lot. Someone who can also create steals on defense should help form transition opportunities against Maxsey with ease. Although Paul George will try to use his length to gain rebounds against someone smaller like Tim Hardaway Jr., his limited role in this game due to injury will give this Pistons forward an advantage against Eric Gordon. With Caleb Martin struggling this season, Tobias Harris's long-range shooting and rebounding should completely outduel him. Looking at Joel Embiid only playing for a small time in this game, Andre Drummond being a typical rebounding center will be a huge disadvantage against a more athletic Jalen Duren. All in all, this -5.5 spread for Detroit looks like a great take.
3. Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under being at 219 points in this game, it should be a solid offensive performance by both teams with decent options. For Philadelphia, they will be led by an elite point guard who has shown great ability to slash toward the basket while also creating for others. Their shooting guard has kept a lot of doubters quiet with his inside scoring, while this squad’s original power forward will have a small impact due to his minutes restriction. Similarly to the center’s control as well, this group will have multiple bench pieces providing some sort of shot-making ability. Meanwhile, Detroit still has one of the quickest backcourts in the game with two guards who can shoot at high rates. Their small forward continues being a key three-point shooter, while their frontcourt has two pieces that can finish inside with ease. As their last game combined for 200 points, this should go well over that mark.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Top Player Props
Jaden Ivey over 21.5 points at 1.90: As the quick Pistons shooting guard continues driving into the lane with ease, his three-point shooting has taken a real positive turn this season. Going up against another great offensive weapon in Jared McCain, this will be a great shootout to see who can score more with both struggling a bit on defense. Knowing that Ivey averages 18.4 points a night, he should go well over his season average in this game.
Tyrese Maxsey over 22.5 points at 1.85: With this 76ers guard continuing to go coast to coast at the hoop having immense strength, he should continue finishing and shooting very well again. Being matched up with Cade Cunningham, he is one of the few guards who can use quickness and ability to beat this Pistons PG. Seeing that Maxsey averages 24.4 points a game, he should hit over the line again.
Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury News & Impact
Detroit Pistons Injuries: As Cade Cunningham, 23.5 points and 8.9 assists, returns from his hip injury, this Pistons squad should be fully healthy and run with the same lineups heading into this game.
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries: Although Joel Embiid, 19.8 points, and 7.5 rebounds, plus Paul George, 14.9 points, have missed multiple games due to injuries, they will be back and give the 76ers a full volume of play throughout four quarters. Caleb Martin, 9.9 points, is going to be out due to a back injury.
Detroit Pistons vs 76ers Head-to-Head Trends
Although Philadelphia used to once own this matchup by winning 8 straight games, Detroit’s growth helped them come out victorious in the last one and could potentially be here. As each squad has scored over 100 points except twice in 7 previous matchups, this should be another high-octane offensive game. Even though Philadelphia is 8-2 against the spread over 10 previous matchups, Detroit is trying to close in on this record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, Detroit is favored by 65.2% of bettors to beat Philadelphia in this matchup.
Detroit Pistons vs 76ers Final Prediction
As Detroit enters this game on a pretty run over the past couple of games, they should have another victory against an injury prone team like Philadelphia. Led by the great combo guard in Cade Cunningham, his ability to create for others plus finish inside or out is a lethal part of this game. Seeing that he is very quick and can easily get by opposing defenders, he should attack Tyrese Maxsey with ease. Even though Maxsey would have another strong game scoring-wise and passing-wise, Cunningham will be clutch on the defensive end at the end for a slight advantage. Being someone who can create transition plays in crunch time, he should continue having this prowess entering a matchup against a more elite guard. With Jared McCain growing as a talent for Philadelphia, his matchup against Jaden Ivey will allow him to knock down some outside shots. But, when driving into the lanes or trying to create inside, Ivey will create traps plus steals that force turnovers the other way. As Ivey continues being a great dribbler himself who can finish with ease, his outside game has taken a massive leap to go along with being a solid passer like always.
Even though Paul George is most likely returning in this game, he will need to get back up to game speed against a much-improved perimeter defender in Tim Hardaway Jr. Seeing that a recently struggling Eric Gordon will end up playing a bigger role, it could lead to issues for Philadelphia as Hardaway will keep forcing him into very low percentage looks. Having a power forward like Tobias Harris for Detroit creates one of the most dynamic deep-shooting duos from the PF/SF combination in NBA play. Seeing that he continues doing so at a very high level and provides more length than Caleb Martin to collect boards, he should dominate someone who can only really cover painted areas on defense. Knowing that Jalen Duren continues being an imposing threat for this 76ers team against Andre Drummond, playing most of the game due to Embiid restriction, he should dominate the glass plus inside scoring like layups or dunks. With Detroit having Malik Beasley and Ausuar Thompson as key guys on their bench who have high energy, Philadelphia hopes Kelly Obrue Jr. plus Kyle Lowry to play at a higher level.
Our pick: Detroit Pistons win this game and cover their -5.5 spread, while the score goes over 219 points.
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