Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction NBA Picks 1/6/25

Detroit Pistons (17-18) vs Portland Trail Blazers (12-22)

Game Info: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -6.5 --- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons collide at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers 

The Portland Trail Blazers have been in a rut as they've lost 10 of their last 14 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after taking down the Bucks in an impressive 105-102 road win on Saturday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 28 points and eight assists, Deni Avdija added 19 points with 14 rebounds and four assists while Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 16 points on seven of 15 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they played a scrappy brand of basketball from the start. The Blazers held the Bucks to just 20 points in the second quarter to lead at halftime, before they went on a pivotal 12-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow road win. The Trail Blazers' bench combined for just 17 points, but they got plenty of contribution from their starters, who all finished in double figures in scoring. 

Detroit Pistons 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they've reeled off six wins from their past seven games. The Pistons will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Timberwolves in a 119-105 home win on Saturday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 40 points, six rebounds, and nine assists on 15 of 29 shooting, Malik Beasley added 23 points off the bench while Tobias Harris chipped in with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they set the tone defensively by holding the Timberwolves to just 15 points in the second quarter. The Pistons exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 24 points. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six road games after winning as underdogs.
  • The Pistons have won six of their last seven games.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

  • The Pistons have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Trail Blazers have won eight of their last nine games against Pistons teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Pistons' last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Five of the Trail Blazers' last six games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Trail Blazers are still a little shorthanded with Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle both out, while the Pistons are still playing without the injured Jaden Ivey. The Trail Blazers were really struggling for form before they pulled off an impressive upset win over the Bucks on Saturday. It is the Pistons who come into this meeting as the favorites as they just beat the Timberwolves for their third straight win. The Trail Blazers are certainly capable of pulling off the upset if they play like they did in their win over the Bucks on Saturday. The Pistons have been the more consistent team and I think they can maintain their momentum with another win and cover at home.

Peter’s Pick Detroit -6.5

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