The Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Lakers, beat the Bucks, and they play the Pelicans, Mavericks, and Heat next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 48 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Timberwolves and Hornets, and they play the Nets, Warriors, and Raptors next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.1 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six road games following a win.
- The home team has won each of the Pistons’ last four games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last six games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have won eight of their last nine games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.5) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.5) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Anfernee Simons ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (91.0%) this season.
- Deandre Ayton ranks 8th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (3.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (24.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.3).
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers have games here and there where they play inspired ball and can be nice in the underdog role. We just saw it against the Bucks as a double-digit underdog. The problem is it’s not consistent enough. The Detroit Pistons have quietly won seven of their last nine games and are a team that continues to grow on me. The Pistons turn teams into turnover machines, and the offense shows flashes here and there. The Pistons have also covered six of their last nine games. Basically, the Pistons are a team I’m watching closely and believe can be a sneaky good team in the east come playoff time. If that’s the case, this game should be a win and cover. Give me the Pistons and the chalk.