76ers vs Pistons Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

Little Caesars Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The 76ers (3-14) have dropped seven of their first eight road games and are the most disappointing team in the league. On Wednesday, Philadelphia managed just seven points during the overtime period of a 122-115 home loss versus Houston. 

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey led five Philadelphia players in double figures with 39 points (14-34 FG), ten assists, and five steals. Guerschon Yabusele added 22 points and seven rebounds for the 76ers, who were outrebounded by a 51-42 margin.   

The Detroit Pistons are a game below .500 at home and trail Atlanta by a half-game for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons (9-12) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 112 points per contest for first year head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Last night, Detroit outscored Indiana by 14 points during the second half to pull away for a 130-106 road triumph. 

Detroit G Mailk Beasley tallied a game-high 25 points on 10-for-14 shooting in 29 minutes off the bench. Former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham contributed 24 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds. Jaden Ivey added 23 points and six assists for the Pistons, who shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field. 

Philadelphia F Paul George (knee) and C Joel Embiid (knee) are listed as questionable for this contest. These two teams rank in the bottom third of the league in offensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Pistons to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 110-102.