The Philadelphia 76ers (2-1) will travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (2-0). The game can be seen on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams barely escaped their last opponent. The Pistons (5-point favorites) defeated the Chicago Bulls 118-116, while the 76ers (12.5-point favorites) beat the Orlando Magic 116-115. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Detroit game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 217, while the Philadelphia game finished 13.5 points over the projected point total of 217.5.
The 76ers had a better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 12.3) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.569 vs. 0.544). Detroit, meanwhile, out-rebounded Chicago. The Pistons had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. five) and total rebounds (49 vs. 41). Blake Griffin had a solid game for Detroit with 33 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Joel Embiid had a good outing for Philadelphia, putting up 32 points and 10 rebounds.
The offense of Detroit will clash against the top-notch defense of Philadelphia. Since the 2017-18 season, the Pistons rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while the 76ers are third in defensive efficiency. The 76ers should have the edge on that end of the court. It will also be a showdown of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking 76ers rank fourth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Pistons rank 21st.
The 76ers have had records of 54-31 straight up (SU) and 50-34-1 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Games involving Philadelphia have had a slight tendency to go over the projected point total since last season (50.6 percent).
The Pistons, meanwhile, are 41-43 SU and 38-46 ATS since last season. Over that same stretch, games including Detroit have had a tendency to finish under the projected point total (56.0 percent).
The 76ers dominated this series last year, winning all four games. In the last game, Philadelphia won 115-108. Philadelphia had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 14.8). Detroit, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (19.6 vs. 17.5).
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons Free Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Pistons rank fifth in second chance points allowed per game (11.2) while the 76ers rank 13th (12.1).
- Philadelphia averages 26.9 assists per game, which ranks third in the league. Detroit ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (25.2).
- The 76ers average 47.7 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Pistons rank 18th in rebounds allowed per game (43.7).
- Philadelphia averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Detroit ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (30.7).
- Detroit averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Pistons rank fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.8) while the 76ers rank 26th (17.9).
- The 76ers rank first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.2) while the Pistons rank 12th (44.0).
- Detroit leads the league with 9.8 fast break points allowed per game while Philadelphia is fourth with 10.5 fast break points allowed per game.
- Philadelphia ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.0) while Detroit ranks 27th (3.9).
- Philadelphia is 24-0 when they allow under 100 points, while Detroit is 22-6.
- In games where they score above 100 points, the Pistons are 37-19 and the 76ers are 56-22.
