Portland Trail Blazers (15-35) vs Detroit Pistons (6-43)
Game Info: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers -5.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing 11 of their last 15 games. The Portland Trail Blazers need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons recently lost to the Clippers and Magic, while beating the Kings. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 20.2 points and 2.5 assists. Jaden Ivey is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 11.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers recently beat the Bucks while losing to the Nuggets. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.4 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.6).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.1%).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.9).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (8.7).
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction
I guess the Portland Trail Blazers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home but backing them in the favorite role is just nuts. Yes, Cunningham and Bogdanovic are out for the Pistons, but who cares. The Portland Trail Blazers are an awful team that shouldn't be favored against anybody, and they have injury issues of their own. Also, while the Pistons aren't winning games, they've been a lot more competitive lately, and that includes covers in 8 of their last 10 games. It's Pistons and the points or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons +5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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