Pistons vs 76ers: NBA preview, odds, score prediction
Is twenty enough, already? That’s what the Detroit Pistons and their fans are wondering as the team hosts the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.
The Pistons last won on Oct. 28 against Chicago, but 20 defeats have followed. Detroit is 1-11 at home, and spiraling so far down the standings that all hopes attached to this team have disappeared like a hambone in a dog kennel. The Pistons have been forced to realign their goals: avoiding the league record for losses in a season (which is 26 by the Cavaliers in 2010-11).
Losses can pile up and the jokes about this team write themselves, but that doesn’t stop you from getting the best odds to bet on the NBA.
One constant runs through every Pistons game even when the scoreboard is little more than a neon sad face: guard Cade Cunningham. A year ago at this time, Cunningham was sidelined with a serious injury that kept him off the court the rest of the NBA season.
But in his third year, 22-year old Cunningham has improved his shooting and is averaging over 20 points. He’s also guiding the offense, and dishing out more than 7 assists per.
For the Pistons to halt their losing streak, they likely need a monster game from Cunningham. His career-high is 35 points, and Detroit might need a night like that to get a “W.”
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Last week, Detroit was dealt a blow when center Jalen Duren was lost to an ankle injury. The team says the 20-year old will miss at least two weeks. That’s going to leave a gaping 12 point, 10 rebound hole in the middle of the lineup.
Duren has drawn raves from observers in the league, noting his tremendous improvement since his rookie season. He just turned 20 before Thanksgiving, so the Pistons will have Duren for a long, long, time. But they sure could use hom right now.
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- Philadelphia To Win AND Total Score OVER 226.5 (+110 from FanDuel)
The Sixers get to the line more than any team in the NBA. The Pistons commit the most fouls. That’s a terrible combination. Philly can clobber you inside with Joel Embiid (who will have little to challenge him with Duren sidelined), and score from three-point range with Tyrese Maxey (8 3P FG attempts per game at 40.7% success rate). This could be a very long night for a hobbled and humiliated Pistons team.
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