Portland Trail Blazers (28-36) vs Detroit Pistons (35-29)
Game Info: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Moda Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +2.5 — Over/Under: 231.5
The Detroit Pistons and Portland Trail Blazers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Clippers and Warriors, and they play the Wizards, Thunder, and Pelicans next. The Pistons hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since January 25-29.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.6 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Celtics and Thunder, and they play the Warriors, Knicks, and Raptors next. The Trail Blazers will play their first home game since February 22.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 110.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.7 points and 4 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last nine Sunday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (31.3%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.9%).
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1218) this season.
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III, Deandre Ayton, and Matisse Thybulle. Deni Avdija and Jabari Walker are questionable.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers have the rest advantage and they’ve played good ball over the last month or so. You can talk yourself into the points here. The Pistons are coming off a hard-fought game against the Warriors and it’s easy to get down on yourself after a tough loss. However, if the Pistons are serious about making a playoff run and aren’t just happy to be here, these are games they win. Even with improved play, the Trail Blazers are still eight games below a .500 record and just got home from a seven-game road trip. We’re not being asked to lay much. I’ll side with the Pistons and the small number.