Published Apr 4, 12:50am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 4, 12:50am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Sixers vs Pistons pick?
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| Philadelphia 76ers | +112 |
| Detroit Pistons | -138 |
Following a 10-point loss to the Pistons, Philadelphia has won its last two games. This includes a 115-103 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
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The Sixers flipped a six-point halftime deficit into a 12-point advantage through three quarters. Minnesota got within six points in the fourth before Kelly Oubre Jr. put the game away with consecutive 3-point buckets.
Paul George spearheaded a scoring effort in which five players reached double figures. He scored a team-high 23 points, along with six rebounds and six assists. Tyrese Maxey registered 21 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
After an overtime loss to Oklahoma City, the Pistons enter this matchup amid a two-game win streak, including a 113-108 victory against Minnesota on Thursday.
Detroit trailed by a point through the first 36 minutes of action. But an 11-0 run midway through the fourth quarter enabled the home team to pull away down the stretch.
Daniss Jenkins paced the offense with 26 points, eight dimes, and five boards. Jalen Duren posted a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds. He also had four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Sixers have dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series. Detroit is a top-10 offensive team and a top-five defensive ball club. That, and a 35-14 record against the Eastern Conference this season, gives the Pistons the edge here.
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