Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 13/12/2023, 06:25  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 13/12/2023 at 06:25 in NBA Predictions

On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons, currently holding a 2-21 record and occupying the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference, will host the Philadelphia 76ers, who stand at 15-7 and are positioned fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. This matchup marks the second encounter between the two teams this season. In their previous meeting on November 11, the 76ers emerged victorious with a 114-106 win.

The Detroit Pistons began the season with a promising start, winning two of their first three games. However, it's evident that they've experienced a rapid decline since then. Following a 118-102 victory over the Bulls in the third game of the year, the Pistons have slumped, losing 20 consecutive games. Their margin of victory is the third-lowest in the league, with each defeat coming by an average of 10.1 points. The most recent loss in this 20-game slide occurred against the Pacers in a hard-fought battle, resulting in a 131-123 scoreline. In Eastern Conference matchups, the Pistons hold a 2-13 record. Over their last 10 games, the team has averaged 107.2 points, 41.6 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 6.7 steals, and 5.1 blocks per game. Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer in the backcourt, leading the team in both scoring with an impressive 22.0 points per game and assists with 7.3 per game. However, Jalen Duren, another notable contributor, is currently sidelined indefinitely due to an ankle injury.

Meanwhile, Nick Nurse's Philadelphia 76ers have had an impressive start to the season, boasting a solid 15-7 record and currently enjoying a three-game winning streak. In that time, they've convincingly defeated Washington twice with scores of 131-126 and 146-101, and they also secured a victory over Atlanta by 125-114. The 76ers have performed well against Eastern Conference opponents, with an 11-5 record in such matchups. The most recent win against the Wizards was particularly dominant, as the 76ers secured a 45-point victory and were superior in every major statistical category. Joel Embiid continues to be the driving force for Philadelphia this season. The reigning MVP is leading the team in scoring with an average of 33.4 points per game, in addition to 11.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, all of which are team highs. In their last 10 games, the 76ers have been averaging 123.9 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 9.3 steals, and 6.3 blocks per game. They are heavily fancied to come out on top in this one as well.