Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, November 9, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a battle of Eastern Conference teams on the hardwood as the Detroit Pistons travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday and we have you covered with our Pistons vs. 76ers prediction. Detroit cruised to a 125-107 win on the road over Brooklyn Friday night in their previous game, covering the line as a 10.5-point favorite. Philadelphia was in action against Toronto at home Saturday night in the front half of a back-to-back Saturday night. The 76ers fell 132-121 to Cleveland on the road in the second game of a back-to-back set Wednesday night in their previous contest, covering the line as a 12-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the 76ers own a 234-160 advantage, though the Pistons picked up a 125-112 home win in the most recent matchup on February 7. This article was published prior to the conclusion of the 76ers’ game with the Raptors Saturday night. Read more about this Pistons vs. 76ers prediction! No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
Pistons Looking for Sixth Straight Win
Detroit ran their win streak to five games as they took care of business against the Nets on the road Friday night. The Pistons entered Saturday 7-2 on the year and held a half-game lead on the Bulls for the top spot in the Central Division. Against Brooklyn, Detroit trailed by 10 less than four minutes into the game before rallying to slice the deficit to two after the opening quarter. The Pistons took a five-point lead at the half before blowing the door open with a 34-19 advantage in the third quarter en route to the win. Detroit shot a sizzling 57.6% from the field, including six of 26 from three-point range, and controlled the boards by a 46-30 margin. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 34 points and 10 assists in the win.
On the year, the Pistons are 17th in the league in scoring offense as they average 116.7 points a game. Detroit is 3rd in rebounding with an average of 47.9 boards per contest and 20th in assists by dishing out 26 dimes a night. The Pistons are 4th in the league in scoring defense as they give up an average of 110.8 points per contest. Cade Cunningham leads the way offensively for the Pistons with 25.6 points plus 4.8 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. Ronald Holland II (9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds), Ausar Thompson (13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists) and Isaiah Stewart (10.7 points, 6.7 rebounds) are good secondary scoring options. Jalen Duren (19.2 points, 11.3 rebounds), Tobias Harris (13.5 points, six rebounds), Tolu Smith, Duncan Robinson (10.6 points), Caris LeVert, Paul Reed, Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Chaz Lanier are expected to be contributors for coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Detroit is 14th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.4% from the floor as a team. The Pistons are 29th in the league in threes per game as they hit 10.2 triples per contest while they are 22nd in three-point percentage as they connect on 33.6% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Detroit is below average at the charity stripe, ranking 28th by shooting 72.8% at the line as a team.
Jaden Ivey (knee) is expected to be out until mid-November. Harris (ankle) and Marcus Sasser (hip) are both out here while Stewart (ankle) is doubtful here. Watch for updates ahead of tip-off here.
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Philadelphia Playing Second Game of Back-to-Back
Philadelphia was in action against Toronto Saturday night in the front half of a back-to-back situation that closes here. The 76ers entered Saturday night 5-3 on the year and stood tied for the top spot in the Atlantic Division with the Knicks. Philadelphia is 1-1 in the second game of back-to-back situations this season with a -3-ppg scoring margin (130 ppg for, 133 ppg against) in those contests. The 76ers were 2-1 at home this year entering Saturday with a +5-ppg scoring margin (123 ppg for, 118 ppg against) on the year. Philadelphia went into Saturday 5-3 against Eastern Conference opponents with a +4-ppg (123.3 ppg for, 119.3 ppg against) on the year.
On the year, the 76ers are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 123.3 points per game. The 76ers are 18th in rebounding as they collect 42.6 rebounds per contest, while they are 17th in assists by dishing out an average of 26.5 dimes a night. Philadelphia is 23rd in the league in scoring defense, as they allow an average of 119.3 points a contest. Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers with 33.5 points and 8.5 assists per game this season. VJ Edgecombe (17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists), Kelly Oubre Jr. (19.3 points, 5.5 rebounds), Quentin Grimes (18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds) and Joel Embiid (17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds) are solid secondary scoring options. Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker, Andre Drummond, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Eric Gordon, Trendon Watford and Hunter Sallis are looked at to contribute in the rotation. Philadelphia is 15th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.3% from the floor as a team this season. The 76ers are 8th in threes per game as they drain 14.5 triples a contest, while they are 3rd in three-point shooting by connecting on 40% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Philadelphia stands 14th in the league in free-throw shooting as they convert 78.8% of their attempts this season.
Barlow (elbow) was injured on October 25 against Charlotte and remains out here. Paul George (knee) is also out for this contest.
Pistons vs. 76ers Pick
Pistons vs. 76ers Spread Pick
- Pistons -2.5 (4 units)
Detroit has won five straight games and they have the rest advantage for this contest, having had Saturday off while the 76ers took the floor against Toronto. This marks the 76ers' second back-to-back set this week as they played Tuesday and Wednesday before playing Saturday and Sunday. That is going to take a toll on the 76ers for certain with four games in six nights. Detroit is playing well at the moment, and Cunningham has been stellar leading the charge offensively. The Pistons shrug off their injury issues and wear the 76ers down en route to picking up the victory here.
Pistons vs. 76ers Over/Under Pick
- Over 231.5 (4 units)
The Pistons have stayed under the number in five of their nine games this season, entering this one. Detroit stands 16th in offensive efficiency, 17th in scoring offense and 17th in tempo with 100.6 possessions per game. Philadelphia entered Saturday night having seen the over post a 6-2 mark in their eight games on the season. The 76ers are second in the league in scoring offense, third in offensive efficiency and 15th in tempo with an average of 100.8 possessions per game. We’ve seen Philadelphia average 263 points in the second game of back-to-back situations this season. That pushes this game over the total.
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