Pistons vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Trail Blazers are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | BSDT

The Detroit Pistons visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Trail Blazers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Pistons vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 24-25 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 25-25 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+6.5 -105O 226.5 -110+220
Portland Trail Blazers -6.5 -115U 226.5 -110-275

Trail Blazers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Thursday‘s game with 71.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.8% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 48 games (+16.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 73 games (+16.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 20 games (+13.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 21 away games (+12.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 games (+10.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 49 games (+15.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+11.40 Units / 89% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 56 games (+9.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 37 games (+9.55 Units / 25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 24-25 (-3.45 Units / -6.28% ROI).

  • 7-43 against the Moneyline (-25.75 Units / -49.28% ROI)
  • 29-20 against the Over for game total points (+7 Units / 12.73% ROI)
  • 20-29 against the Under for game total points (-11.9 Units / -21.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 25-25 (-2.4 Units / -4.38% ROI).

  • 15-35 against the Moneyline (+3.4 Units / 6.43% ROI)
  • 22-28 against the Over for game total points (-8.8 Units / -15.99% ROI)
  • 28-22 against the Under for game total points (+3.85 Units / 7.01% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 49 games (-20.85 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 67 games (-17.05 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 51 games (-15.70 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 56 games (-15.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 75 games (-14.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 75 games (-45.15 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-24.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 67 games (-21.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 48 games (-21.00 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 77 games (-17.55 Units / -22% ROI)

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 9-78 (.103) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

The Pistons are 2-15 (.118) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

The Pistons are 12-48 (.200) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Trail Blazers were 8-14 (.364) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Trail Blazers were 12-27 (.308) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Trail Blazers are 9-17 (.346) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Trail Blazers were 22-43 (.338) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. PistonsThursday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Moses Brown (Portland Trail Blazers): Wrist, Out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): Abdomen, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Malcolm Cazalon (Detroit Pistons): Ankle, Game Time Decision

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,485 assists/ 989 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (775 turnovers/50 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (531 assists/ 344 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,457 assists/ 945 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,131 assists/ 740 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (633 assists/ 433 TOs) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.9 steals per game (293 steals/50 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (4,489 rebounds/132 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 6.6 steals per game (867 steals/132 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,601 rebounds/50 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (229 blocks/50 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 6.7 steals per game (553 steals/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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