Event Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Detroit Pistons (0-4) are set to visit Wells Fargo Center this Wednesday, looking for their first win against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2).
In their last game, the Pistons took on the Heat but came up short with a 106-98 defeat. Detroit finished the night shooting 38.5% from the field (35 of 91) and drained 14 of their 38 3-point attempts. They had a strong showing at the free throw line, converting 14 of 17 for an 82.4% success rate. On the boards, the Pistons secured 50 rebounds, with 11 being offensive, and dished out 36 assists. However, they also committed 10 turnovers and had 5 steals. Defensively, Detroit allowed Miami to shoot 43.2% from the field (38 of 88). Miami finished with 37 assists and 5 steals, while dominating the boards with a total of 60 rebounds (18 offensive, 42 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. The Heat shot 75.0% from the free throw line, making 15 of their 20 attempts, while hitting 15 of 47 from beyond the arc. The Pistons recorded 15 personal fouls, compared to Miami’s 21.
Cade Cunningham stood out during the game, registering a shooting percentage of 50.0% and collecting 6 assists. In 35 minutes on the floor, he pulled down 8 rebounds and scored 24 points on 9 of 18 shooting.
Detroit is entering this matchup with an unfavorable record of 0-4 for the season. They are averaging 106.5 points per game (26th in the league) while shooting 44.3% from the field. The Pistons have a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.2% (50 of 142) and convert 81.0% from the free throw line. As a unit, they grab an average of 44.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 88 assists this season, ranking 14th in passing accuracy. However, they turn the ball over 17 times per game and commit around 21 fouls per outing.
On defense, the Pistons force an average of 12.5 turnovers each game and draw 17.0 fouls. Opponents are shooting 36.9% from 3-point range against them, and they rank 18th in the league for points allowed per game (114.5). Detroit has given up a field goal percentage of 46.6% (160 of 343) and allows 39.8 rebounds per game on defense. They are currently 24th in the league for assists allowed, with 103 conceded so far this season.
When they last played, the 76ers secured a close victory against the Pacers, winning 118-114. In that match, Philadelphia allowed Indiana to grab a total of 51 rebounds (22 on the offensive end). The 76ers shot 40.6% from 3-point territory, making 13 of 32 attempts, and went 23 of 34 on free throws (67.6%). Defensively, Philadelphia allowed the Pacers to shoot 46.4% from the field, with Indiana converting 39 of 84 attempts. The 76ers themselves shot 42.9% from the field, landing 42 of 98 shots, and connected on 11 of 42 3-point attempts (26.2%). Philadelphia made 23 free throws for a success rate of 74.2%, while the Pacers committed 17 fouls, leading to 31 free throw attempts for the 76ers. Philadelphia recorded 9 steals and grabbed 24 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 39 boards.
Tyrese Maxey was pivotal in the 76ers’ last game, scoring 45 points on 14 of 32 shooting (43.8%) and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 48 minutes of action.
The 76ers now hold a record of 1-2 for the season. They are averaging 28.7 personal fouls per game and hitting 73.9% from the free throw line. Philadelphia averages 17.3 assists per game (30th in the league) and turns the ball over 15.3 times per game. They’ve scored a total of 334 points this season (111.3 per game) and are pulling down 43.7 rebounds per contest. The 76ers have a field goal percentage of 41.2%, ranking them 28th in the league.
Defensively, Philadelphia allows opponents to shoot 38.0% from beyond the arc (35 of 92) and 75.7% from the free throw line. They concede 26.7 assists and 45.7 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 20th respectively in the league. Consequently, they currently sit 23rd in terms of points allowed per game with 117.7. The 76ers have forced an average of 20.3 turnovers each game and are allowing teams to shoot 48.8% from the field, which ranks 28th in the league.
What’s in store for tonight’s parlay?
Free Parlay Predictions: Philadelphia -3.5 (-110) and the under on total points 218.5 (-115)
