The Philadelphia 76ers (21-10) will travel to Little Caesars Arena to go head-to-head with the Detroit Pistons (11-19). The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
The 76ers come in on a high note after covering the 13-point spread against the Washington Wizards in their last matchup, 125-108. The Pistons, on the other hand, were topped by the Chicago Bulls, 119-107, and were unable to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Philadelphia game finished 5 points over the projected point total of 228, while the Detroit game went 16 points over the projected point total of 210.
The 76ers had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 23.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.533). Detroit, meanwhile, forced Chicago into a turnover percentage of 17.0 (above their season average of 13.0). Detroit’s Andre Drummond had a good game, recording 19 points, 14 rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid played a pivotal role for Philadelphia with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Al Horford led the 76ers to a 117-111 win. He put up 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The two teams combined for 228 points, which was well over the projected point total of 213, and Philadelphia covered as a 4.5-point favorite. Philadelphia had a better offensive rebounding percentage (16.7 vs. 13.5). Detroit, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.276 vs. 0.230).
A little over half of the 76ers’ games have finished over the total. Philadelphia heads into the contest with records of 21-10 straight up (SU) and 14-14-3 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 30 games, 16 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Detroit owns records of 11-19 SU and 11-17-2 ATS.
It could be a difficult game for Detroit on the offensive glass. The Pistons currently rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.8 percent), while Philadelphia ranks first in defensive rebounding percentage (81.6 percent).
Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons Betting Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (32.5) while the 76ers rank 26th (29.8).
- Philadelphia ranks second in steals per game (8.6) while Detroit ranks 23rd (7.1).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while the Pistons rank 17th (5.2).
- Philadelphia ranks 10th in points in the paint per game (48.1) while Detroit ranks 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.0).
- Philadelphia ranks 16th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.2) while Detroit ranks 25th (19.0).
- The 76ers rank second in assists allowed per game (21.1) while the Pistons rank 20th (24.8).
- The 76ers rank second in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while the Pistons rank 14th (13.0).
- Philadelphia ranks 12th in fast break points per game (13.8) while Detroit ranks 17th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
- Philadelphia ranks 11th in rebounds per game (46.0) while Detroit ranks 27th (42.5).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Detroit is 4-0 and Philadelphia is 10-0.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the 76ers are 18-5 and the Pistons are 10-14.
- Detroit is 7-9 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 6-7-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 10 of the Pistons’ 16 home games, while 7 of the 76ers’ 14 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The 76ers are 1-3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Philadelphia has 4 overs and 1 under, while Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 106.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 117.0 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
