Philadelphia 76ers @ Detroit Pistons - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at 7:00pm E.T.

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: 76ers -9.5.

Total: 223.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

76ers Spotlight

Offensively on the road, the Philadelphia Sixers rank 14th in points per game, 9th in field goal percentage, and 8th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Sixers rank 6th in points allowed, 10th in field goal percentage, 9th in 3-point shooting, and 10th in rebounding. 

Pistons Spotlight

Offensively at home, the Detroit Pistons rank 28th in points per game, 30th in field goal percentage, and 29th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Pistons rank 14th in points allowed, 14th in field goal percentage, 12th in 3-point shooting, and 25th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The total will be the focus of this matchup where the over has been trending for both teams. The over is 4-1 in the Sixer’s last five games, 5-1 in their last six games on one days rest, 5-1 in their last six road games versus a team with a losing home record, and 8-2 in their last 10 road games. The over is 6-0-1 in the Piston’s last seven games versus a team with a winning road record. The over is also 7-1 in their last eight meetings, and 7-1 in their last eight meetings in Detroit. Philadelphia has been winning games and not covering spreads, while Detroit hasn’t been winning games, but are covering spreads, so I’m expecting a competitive matchup where both sides put up just enough points to help this total creep over the threshold. 

Pick: Over 223.5 Total Points