Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Detroit Pistons (2-7) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (6-1) to the Little Caesars Arena Friday. Tip for the in-season tournament group stage game is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the 76ers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; 76ers won all 3 meetings last season

The Pistons lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 120-118 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 12-point underdog. They have lost 6 straight games and are 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in those. Detroit is 4-5 ATS this season, and it is 1-4 straight up at home. The Pistons are led by former No. 1 overall pick G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 24 points per game (PPG).

The 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 106-103 Wednesday, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog. Philadelphia has won 6 in a row after an opening-season 1-point loss to the Bucks. The 76ers are 7-0 ATS this season and are 4-3 O/U. They are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 31.7 PPG.

76ers at Pistons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:38 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Pistons +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -7.5 (-110) | Pistons +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Pistons key injuries

76ers

F Nicolas Batum (finger) probable

Pistons

G Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) out
G Jaden Ivey (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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76ers at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 115, Pistons 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The 76ers are a far superior team, but at -350, there's no value in betting the road favorite to come out on top. Similarly, Pistons at +260 isn't quite steep enough to consider either.

Against the spread

LEAN PISTONS +7.5 (-110).

The Pistons have played several title contenders lately, and they have performed relatively well. Detroit lost to the Bucks on the road by 2 and lost to the Golden State Warriors at home by 11 in its last 2 games.

The public should be on the 76ers as well given their ATS success. However, Detroit has two big men capable of putting some size on Embiid in second-year C Jalen Duren and C Isaiah Stewart.

The Sixers ATS success should come to an end soon, and given this is their 1st game on the road since Oct. 28, it is a good time to fade Philly. Take PISTONS +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 221.5 (-110).

If there's 1 thing both teams have consistently done this season, it is hit the Over. Philadelphia is 4-3 O/U and has topped 110 points per game in 6 of its 7 games this season, including hitting over 120 twice.

The Pistons are 6-3 O/U this season and have given up 120 or more in 4 straight games, scoring 115 or more in 2 of their last 4. Detroit has a blossoming superstar in Cunningham as well.

Expect a high-scoring game and take OVER 221.5 (-110).

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