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Philadelphia 76ers Struggle Without Embiid, Detroit Pistons Have Opportunity to Capitalize - NBA Predictions for the Game

The Detroit Pistons will be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, currently fourth in the Atlantic Division, holds a 1-2 record while Detroit, last in the Central Division, is sitting at 0-4. The Philadelphia 76ers had a perfect 4-0 record against the Pistons last season. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. EST, with Philadelphia opening as the betting favorite at -4.5 with no movement in the line. Stay ahead of the game with our NBA predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pistons +165 | 76ers -195
• Spread: Pistons +4.5 (-110) | 76ers -4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 217 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 66%.

Detroit vs Philadelphia Stats

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are currently struggling in the NBA season, having lost their fourth consecutive game against the Miami Heat. Despite their offensive struggles, the team has shown strength in their defense, allowing fewer points in their road games. The return of player Ausar Thompson is expected to boost the team's performance in their upcoming game against Philadelphia. With a power ranking of 28, the Pistons rank 23rd in offense and 21st in defense. They have a field goal percentage of 46.30%, free throw percentage of 80.60%, and three-point percentage of 34.62%. On the defensive end, they allow a field goal percentage of 47.84% and three-point percentage of 38.94%. It is crucial for the Pistons to focus on their defense in order to improve their chances of winning games this season.

Philadelphia 76ers Analysis

The Philadelphia 76ers recently secured their first win of the season against the Indiana Pacers, with a final score of 118-114. Despite this victory, the team has struggled defensively this season, ranking 23rd in the league for points allowed. In their only home game thus far, they allowed 124 points to the Milwaukee Bucks. This is a significant drop from their defensive performance last season when they ranked ninth in points allowed. The team is currently 24th in opponent three-point shooting percentage and 28th in opponent field goal shooting percentage. The absence of key players Joel Embiid and Paul George, both out due to knee injuries, is expected to impact the team's offense significantly. Until their return, it is likely that Philadelphia will continue to face challenges in both scoring and defending. The 76ers currently hold a power ranking of 12 and rank 17th in offense and 22nd in defense. They have a record of 1-2 and face the Detroit Pistons next, who have previously won three consecutive matchups against them. Philadelphia's shooting percentages for field goals, free throws, and three-pointers are all below average when compared to other teams in the league. Their rebounding and assist statistics are middling, while they struggle with turnovers on both offense and defense. In terms of defense, the 76ers allow a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers, emphasizing their current weaknesses in defending against their opponents.

Philadelphia 76ers Struggle Without Joel Embiid, Detroit Pistons Have Opportunity to Capitalize

The Philadelphia 76ers had a win-loss record of 16-27 during the 2023-24 season games in which Joel Embiid was unable to play. The team experienced significant difficulties securing victories in Embiid's absence, and those rare victories were often achieved with marginal point differentials. The defensive vulnerabilities of the 76ers have been apparent early in the current season, suggesting that the Detroit Pistons may possess an opportunity to capitalize on this weakness. As such, it is my recommendation to support the Detroit Pistons with a +10 point advantage in this upcoming matchup.

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