Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers 3/11/2020 NBA Picks and Previews

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Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers 3/11/2020 – The Philadelphia 76ers host the Detroit Pistons, needing a win to improve their playoff positioning. NBA playoff lines see the 76ers winning this one over a badly depleted Pistons roster. Also, the Sixers lead the all-time regular season series of both teams. Philly has won the last five meetings but will need players to step up with their top two stars sidelined.

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The losses keep on piling for the Pistons who need to find answers fast. Christian Wood has been the lone bright spot and head coach Dwane Casey needs others to step up. Detroit is good for 107.3 points per contest but may need more against the 76ers. They are limiting opponents to 110.6 points per game but may need more effort against Philly this Wednesday.

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Players to watch: C. Wood PF 61 GP 11 GS 21.1 MIN 12.8 PTS 1.7 OR 4.6 DR 6.3 REB 1 AST 0.5 STL 0.9 BLK 1.3 TO 1.6 PF 0.7 AST/TO 22.9 PER

J. McRae SG 3 GP 0 GS 23.7 MIN 12.3 PTS 0 OR 2.7 DR 2.7 REB 1.3 AST 0 STL 0 BLK 1.7 TO 3 PF 0.8 AST/TO 6.2 PER

B. Knight PG 8 GP 2 GS 23.5 MIN 12.3 PTS 0 OR 2 DR 2 REB 4 AST 0.6 STL 0.1 BLK 2.4 TO 2 PF 1.7 AST/TO 13.84 PER

The Sixers try to bounce back from a loss and strengthen their hold of 6th spot in the Eastern Conference. A win would allow them to jump up to 5th spot and overtake the Indiana Pacers. However, that depends on how players like Tobias Harris and Al Horford rise to the challenge. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid remain out, a big dent in Philly’s inside game. They are playing better defensively, limiting opponents to 107.4 points per game. Facing a similarly depleted Pistons five, defense could make a big difference on Wednesday.

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Players to Watch: T. Harris SF 64 GP 64 GS 34.6 MIN 19.4 PTS 0.8 OR 5.9 DR 6.8 REB 3.1 AST 0.8 STL 0.5 BLK 1.5 TO 2.3 PF 2.1 AST/TO 16.84 PER

A. Horford PF 59 GP 56 GS 30.8 MIN 11.9 PTS 1.5 OR 5.3 DR 6.8 REB 4 AST 0.9 STL 0.9 BLK 1.1 TO 2.2 PF 3.8 AST/TO 15.36 PER

A. Burks SG 10 GP 0 GS 20.1 MIN 11.1 PTS 0.5 OR 2.7 DR 3.2 REB 1.7 AST 0.6 STL 0 BLK 0.6 TO 1.2 PF 2.8 AST/TO 15.29 PER

Detroit Pistons

Detroit are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Pistons are 1-11 SU in their last 12 games.
Detroit are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Philadelphia.
Detroit are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Philadelphia.
Pistons are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Detroit are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
Detroit are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games this season.
Pistons are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 6 games played on a Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games.
Philadelphia are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games against Detroit.
Philadelphia are 14-0 SU in their last 14 games at home.
Philadelphia are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games this season.
Philadelphia are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.

Injuries

Detroit Pistons

Derrick Rose PG Ankle is out indefinitely
Blake Griffin PF Knee is out indefinitely
Brandon Knight SG Hamstring is probable Wednesday vs Philadelphia
Luke Kennard SG Knee is out indefinitely

Philadelphia 76ers

Josh Richardson SG Concussion is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Detroit
Ben Simmons PG Back is out indefinitely
Joel Embiid C Shoulder is upgraded to “?” Wednesday vs Detroit

The Sixers and the Pistons enter this game severely undermanned. But for NBA odds today, Philly should come out with a win on Wednesday. Victory is more important for the 76ers as they try to improve their spot in the playoffs. A win will have dire implications, possibly moving them up a notch in the Eastern Conference.

Moneyline: The ML handed to the Pistons for this game is at +650 while the 76ers are at -1000 at home.

ATS: +12 is given to the Pistons across the spread while on the other side of the line are the 76ers with -12.

TOTALs: 216.5 is the given total for this match with the Pistons going over and the 76ers the team under.

Score Prediction: 114 – 111 76ers

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