Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons NBA Picks & Parlay 10/23/2017

Monday, October 23, 2017

Little Ceasars Arena

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The Philadelphia 76ers head to Little Ceasars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday, October 23, 2017. The opening line for this game has Detroit as 1.5 point favorites.

The 76ers come into this game with an overall record of 0-3. They are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They currently have a point differential of -16.4 as they are averaging 100.3 points per game while giving up 116.7 per contest. The Pistons have an overall record of 2-1. They currently are 2nd in the Central Division. They are averaging 108.0 points per game and surrendering 104.0, good for a point differential of 4.0.

Valuable Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 1-2-0 against the spread

The Philadelphia 76ers are 2-1-0 against the over/under

Important Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 3-0-0 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 2-1-0 against the over/under

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

10/14/17 F Richaun Holmes Wrist out indefinitely

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

10/18/17 F Reggie Bullock Suspension 5-game suspension (eligible to return 10/28 vs. LA Clippers)

Player Spotlight

J.J. Redick averages 12.3 points per contest in 31.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.7 assists per game and 1.3 rebounds per contest for Philadelphia. His field goal percentage is 38% for the season while his free throw percentage is 100%. Joel Embiid comes into this game averaging 14.5 points per contest while playing 27.5 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 13.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 36% while his free throw percentage is 100%.

Player Spotlight

Tobias Harris averages 24.3 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 35.3 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 56% and his free throw percentage is 78%. Andre Drummond has scored 12.7 points per contest while playing 29 minutes per game this season for the Pistons. He hauls in 12.3 rebounds per contest and has 2.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage is at 100%.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers allow 116.7 points per contest which is 25th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 14th and 10th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 52.7 rebounds a game which ranks 28th, and they allow 20 assists per game which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 5th in the NBA. Philadelphia averages 100.3 points per contest this year, which is 19th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -16.33 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 27th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 12th in the NBA. They average 45.3 boards per contest and 21 assists per game, which ranks them 16th and 18th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 10th with 18 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pistons give up 104 points per game, which ranks them 15th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 20th and 7th in those defensive statistics. They rank 11th with 20.3 dimes allowed per game and 6th with 41 boards surrendered per contest. The Pistons are 15th in the league in forcing turnovers with 16 per contest this year. Detroit is 12th in the NBA with 108 points per contest this season. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 4. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 15th in the league. They are 24th in the NBA in rebounding with 41 boards per contest and 14th in assists per game with 21.3. The Pistons are 23rd in turnovers per contest with 13.7.

Advanced Statistics

The 76ers are 28th in the NBA in offensive rating with 96.3, and their defensive rating of 112 is ranked 7th. In terms of pace they are 5th in the league with 104.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 27th. As a team they are 26th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 10th in the league. Philadelphia is 11th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 19th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Detroit is 23rd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 13th in the league. The Pistons are 9th in the NBA in offensive rating with 111.1, and their defensive rating of 107 is ranked 14th. In terms of pace they are 20th in the league with 97.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 12th. As a team they are 12th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Philadelphia +1.5 and over 214 total points

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