Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 21, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers (17-12) are -11.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (8-25)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-PH & BSDET

The Detroit Pistons visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Pistons vs 76ers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 16-14 against the spread, while the 76ers are 17-12 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+12.5 -115O 222.5 -115+500
Philadelphia 76ers -12.5 -105U 222.5 -115-700

76ers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Wednesday‘s game with 74.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 61 games (+23.04 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 54 of their last 82 games (+22.51 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 55 games (+22.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 72 games (+18.41 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 82 games (+15.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 40 of their last 65 games (+13.08 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+11.65 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 65 games (+11.63 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 42 games at home (+9.40 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 16-14 (+0.6 Units / 1.65% ROI).

  • 8-25 against the Moneyline (-4.15 Units / -12.31% ROI)
  • 19-14 against the Over for game total points (+3.6 Units / 9.92% ROI)
  • 14-19 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -19.01% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 17-12 (+3.75 Units / 11.74% ROI).

  • 17-12 against the Moneyline (-5.35 Units / -8.85% ROI)
  • 14-15 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI)
  • 15-14 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games at home (-20.85 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games at home (-19.65 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 27 of their last 59 games (-19.31 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 91 games (-18.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 35 games (-18.45 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 86 games (-28.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 66 games (-23.77 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-18.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 86 games (-17.04 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 85 games (-16.30 Units / -17% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: 76ers vs. PistonsWednesday‘s Game, Dec. 21

  • Furkan Korkmaz (76ers): Korkmaz is questionable for Wednesday’s (Dec. 21) game against Detroit.
  • Tyrese Maxey (76ers): 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Maxey will be out at least a couple more weeks.
  • 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 has not played since Dec. 1 due to a shoulder injury and no timetable has been announced for his return.

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 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 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

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


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