The Philadelphia 76ers head to Detroit to face the Pistons on Friday night. The game is at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. Can the Pistons cover the 2.5-point spread as home underdogs? Keep reading for our 76ers vs. Pistons betting prediction.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 20-30 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 19-29-2 ATS this season.
The Detroit Pistons are 25-26 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 26-23-2 ATS this season.
76ers vs. Pistons Matchup & Betting Odds
509 Philadelphia 76ers (-2.5) at 510 Detroit Pistons (+2.5); o/u 224.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, February 7, 2025
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TV: ESPN
76ers vs. Pistons Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 50% of public bettors are currently backing the Pistons when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Philadelphia 76ers Daily Fantasy Spin
76ers backup forward Guerschon Yabusele is questionable to play on Friday with a knee injury. Yabusele is averaging 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in 26.8 minutes per contest this season.
Philadelphia shooting guard Quentin Grimes was recently acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week. He’ll reportedly be ready to go against Detroit on Friday night. Grimes is averaging 10.2 points per game this year.
76ers backup center Andre Drummond (toe) missed Wednesday’s game against Miami. He is officially listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
Detroit Pistons Daily Fantasy Spin
Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley (shoulder) and forward Tobias Harris (calf) are both officially listed as probable to play against the 76ers on Friday night. Beasley is averaging 16.0 points per game this season while Harris is putting up 13.0 points per contest in 2024-25.
Detroit star point guard Cade Cunningham is questionable to play on Friday with a right ankle sprain. The #1 overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft is having a career year to the tune of 25.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game.
Point guard Dennis Schroder and forward Lindy Waters III were traded to Detroit as part of the Jimmy Butler trade. It’s unclear if either player will be ready to suit up against Philadelphia on Friday.
76ers vs. Pistons NBA Betting Trends
Philadelphia is an NBA-worst 10-18-1 ATS after a loss this season.
Philadelphia is 10-13-1 ATS as the road team this season.
Detroit is 16-9 ATS after a loss this season.
Detroit is 8-6-1 ATS as a home underdog this season.
76ers vs. Pistons NBA Prediction:
Detroit brought in former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to be the head coach this year after firing Monty Williams last season. Bickerstaff’s presence and the ascendance of Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham have vaulted Detroit to new heights this season, especially against the spread. Before we go any further, it’s worth noting that Cunningham is questionable for this game with a right ankle sprain. He’s Detroit’s best player, so it’s worth monitoring his status all the way up to game time.
With that in mind, let’s dive into some stats. Several numbers make the case for Detroit in this contest. The Pistons are 15-14-1 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest and 20-14-2 ATS as an underdog this season. What’s more, Detroit is 23-16-1 ATS in non-division games and 18-13 ATS when playing on 1 day of rest this season. I think Philly has trouble with a young Detroit team on the road on Friday night. The Pistons are the pick.