Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers (23-15) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (11-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 3:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSDET & NBCS-PH

The Philadelphia 76ers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Detroit.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The 76ers vs Pistons Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the 76ers are 22-16 against the spread, while the Pistons are 19-20 against the spread.


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76ers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Philadelphia 76ers-5.5 -115O 228.5 -110-225
Detroit Pistons +5.5 -105U 228.5 -110+190

Pistons vs 76ers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Sunday‘s game with 66.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 57.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the 76ers and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 47 of their last 74 games (+17.92 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 74 games (+16.21 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 56 games (+11.21 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games (+8.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 81 games (+23.11 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 64 games (+21.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 70 games (+20.96 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 50 of their last 77 games (+19.87 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+13.26 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 22-16 (+4.35 Units / 10.39% ROI).

  • 23-15 against the Moneyline (-4.4 Units / -5.46% ROI)
  • 21-17 against the Over for game total points (+2.3 Units / 5.5% ROI)
  • 17-21 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -14.59% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 19-20 (-3 Units / -6.49% ROI).

  • 11-31 against the Moneyline (-4.5 Units / -10.53% ROI)
  • 24-18 against the Over for game total points (+4.2 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 18-24 against the Under for game total points (-8.4 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 83 games (-33.96 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 75 games (-28.73 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 42 games at home (-17.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 75 games (-16.53 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 77 games (-15.84 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 91 games (-21.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 75 games (-19.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 32 of their last 68 games (-19.89 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 56 games (-18.94 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 44 games (-18.56 Units / -32% ROI)

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Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The 76ers are 16-4 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The 76ers are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The 76ers are 19-9 (.679) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers are 31-24 (.564) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Pistons vs. 76ersSunday‘s Game, Jan. 8

  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Bagley III underwent surgery and will be re-evaluated in about six weeks.
  • Jalen Duren (Pistons): Duren is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Philadelphia.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): According the Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cunningham is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shin.
  • Isaiah Livers (Pistons): Livers will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Mike Curtis of The Detroit News.
  • Joel Embiid (76ers): The 76ers have listed Embiid as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Bulls.

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,035 free throw attempts/6,840 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have a 28% free throw rate (2,221 free throw attempts/7,814 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (105 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The 76ers have 24.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (497 blocks/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The 76ers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (494 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The 76ers have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/14 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The 76ers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (447 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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