Detroit @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

In contrast to last season's 7.8 clip, Jaden Ivey's missed field goals have regressed this season to 4.5 per game. Jaden Ivey has attempted 3.7 3-point shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 4.6 rate last season. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have averaged 32.7% on 3-pointers (3rd-weakest in the league) vs. the 76ers, marking this as a tough matchup. The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons.

In contrast to last season's 37.5% rate, Nicolas Batum's field goal ability has increased this season to 62.6%. Compared to last year's 34.0% rate, Nicolas Batum's three-point efficiency has increased this year to 55.8%. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have shot 50.0% on threes (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Pistons, making this a favorable matchup. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons).

Tobias Harris has tallied 33.9 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7thbest in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year. Away from home, the Pistons have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Stewart has sunk 39.5% of his attempts from downtown while at home this year, placing him in the 76th percentile among all players in the NBA. Isaiah Stewart has played 30.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 77th percentile. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing squads have averaged 32.7% on 3-pointers (3rd-weakest in the league) vs. the 76ers, marking this as a tough matchup. The matchup against Philadelphia is a strong one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting team, the opposition's starting Cs have tallied the 29th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.0). The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons.

Among all players in the NBA, Tyrese Maxey comes in at the 97th percentile, averaging a massive 26.1 points per game without the home court advantage this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Tyrese Maxey rates in the 99th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 36.7 minutes per game this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7thbest in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Relative to last season's 8.3 rate, De'Anthony Melton's shots have spiked this season to 10.5 per game. Among all players in the league, De'Anthony Melton slots into the 84th percentile for three-point shots hit on the road, averaging 2.2 per game this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7thbest in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Compared to last year's 2.9 mark, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s personal fouls per game have diminished this year to 2.2. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 5th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from being pitted against the 5th-quickest tempo home offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Detroit Pistons). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7thbest in in the NBA while playing away from home with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year. Away from home, the Pistons have allowed the 5th-least offensive boards per game (10.1) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the 76ers are at home, opposing starting PFs have shot for the 30th-highest three percentage in the league this year (46.2%). The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Killian Hayes has attempted 10.0 shots per game this year, a big improvement over his 11.3 mark last year. This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 47.4% on shot attempts from the field (27th-best in the league) vs. the 76ers, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 10th-least aggressive offense in the league while playing at home this year with respect to shot attempts from downtown.

Alec Burks has made just 33.5% of his shot attempts from the field this year, a sizeable decrease from his 43.2 mark last year. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 3rd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Playing at home, the 76ers have allowed the 8th-most offensive boards per game (11.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, opposing squads have attempted 24.1 foul shots per game (10th-most in the league) vs. the 76ers, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line. Alec Burks will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens player performance for all stats.

Cade Cunningham has attempted 19.3 shots from the field per game while on the road this year, ranking in the 97th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Cade Cunningham has tallied 33.6 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 90th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Bojan Bogdanovic has totaled 20.4 points per game while playing away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 90th percentile -- near the top of the league by this metric. Bojan Bogdanovic has tallied 30.6 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 82nd percentile. The 5th-quickest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pistons. The 76ers have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games while traveling, which should boost opportunities for the Detroit Pistons. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Patrick Beverley has gone over 3.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Livers has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Paul Reed has not yet played a game this season.