| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-6 | 12-16 |
| Spread | -5.5 -115 | +5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -238 | +195 |
| Total | Over 234.5 (-115) | Under 234.5 (-105) |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Hornets, lost to the Mavs, and they play the Kings next. The Pistons have won 20 of their last 24 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 119.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27.1 points and 6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Warriors and Kings, and they play the Magic next. The Trail Blazers have won 3 straight games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 118.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.9 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 25.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last three games as road favorites following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have won eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Pistons’ last 13 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Trail Blazers’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 6th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.9) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks 43rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.4) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Ausar Thompson rank 14th amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.3) this season.
- Tobias Harris ranks 25th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (82.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.2).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
- The Pistons rank 1st for points in the paint per game (57.9) this season.
- Only 27.6% of the Pistons’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson. Jerami Grant is questionable.
Ronald Holland II is questionable for the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers compete and have games here and there where they surprise. I don’t hate grabbing the points, but I’m rolling with the Pistons. The Pistons are just the more consistent team across the board, and they’re a profitable 16-12 ATS on the year. The Pistons also beat the Trail Blazers a couple of weeks ago by 6 points. Also, the Trail Blazers beat up on the underachieving Warriors and Kings during this winning stretch. That’s not convincing enough. I need to see more. The line is reasonable. Give me the Pistons.