Pistons vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 10/30/2024

In Wednesday night NBA action, the Detroit Pistons will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons are winless through their first four contests and rank 26th in the league in defensive efficiency for new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. On Monday, Detroit shot an ice-cold 39 percent from the field and turned the ball over 17 times during a 106-98 road loss against Miami. 

Former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 24 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Detroit G Tim Hardaway Jr. converted all seven free-throw attempts and finished with 20 points. Jaden Ivey added 18 points and four rebounds for the Pistons, who outrebounded the Heat by a 54-44 margin.

The Philadelphia 76ers signed All-Star G Paul George in the offseason and are looking to reach their first Eastern Conference Final since 2001. The 76ers (1-2) have been playing without injured C Joel Embiid and rank 25th in the league in offensive efficiency. On Sunday, Philadelphia limited Indiana to nine points during the overtime period of a 118-114 road victory. 

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey scored ten of his season-high 45 points in the extra session and dished out four assists. Philadelphia F Caleb Martin contributed 17 points (6-16 FG) and 12 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 14 points and eight boards for the 76ers, who dominated the Pacers on the glass by a 54-37 margin.

Detroit F Ausar Thompson (illness), Philadelphia G/F Paul George (knee), and Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (knee) will all remain sidelined for this game. Despite being winless, the Pistons have been highly competitive in each of their first four games. Take Detroit to pull off the upset on the road. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 110-107.