The Philadelphia 76ers (7-4) and Detroit Pistons (10-2) will meet in the group stage of the NBA Cup on Friday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The game will broadcast live on FDSDET.
The Pistons are 3.5-point favorites over the Sixers on the spread (Pistons -3.5), with the over/under set at 229 total points. Detroit is a -170 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Philadelphia is +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 14.
76ers vs Pistons Prediction, Picks
- 76ers vs Pistons pick: Pistons Moneyline / Tyrese Maxey Over 29.5 Points (+190)
My Pistons vs. 76ers best bet is a same game parlay combining Detroit moneyline and Tyrese Maxey over 29.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Pistons Odds for Friday, November 14
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 229 -110 / -110 | +140 |
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 229 -110 / -110 | -170 |
Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Preview
Pistons Moneyline
Wait on the injury report to make sure Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are both playing tonight, as they are both listed as questionable after missing the last game.
It’s hard not to like the Pistons in this spot, but the Sixers have been so sneaky-good without a resume that actually looks good, I’m staying away from the spread.
However, based on both preseason prior numbers and in-season data, I do still have the Pistons favored by more than a possession.
Here's a trend: Home favorites in NBA Cup games are 71-22 SU (76%, -316 implied odds). That number is 8-2 SU this season.
Tyrese Maxey Over 29.5 Points
The one weakness in Detroit’s excellent defense (No. 1 in halfcourt defense this season per Synergy Sports) is that they foul a ton, coming in ranked 30th in opponent free throw rate.
Maxey averages 8.4 free throw attempts per game, by far the highest mark on the Sixers, and double the next closest player who is active for this game (Quentin Grimes, 4.2).
Maxey should be able to put up big numbers, especially with the Pistons’ best perimeter defender out with Ausar Thompson still sidelined.
76ers vs Pistons Parlay Picks, Betting Predictions
- Pistons ML
- Tyrese Maxey Over 29.5 Points
Parlay Payout: +190
Pistons vs 76ers Betting Trends
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