Venue & Timing
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET
Context: NBA Cup Group Stage — East Group B
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers:
Joel Embiid: Limited minutes due to knee management.
Tobias Harris: Day-to-day (ankle).
Cam Payne: Out (hamstring).
Detroit Pistons:
Cade Cunningham: Probable (hip contusion).
Jalen Duren: Day-to-day (ankle).
Jaden Ivey: Still rehabbing from knee surgery, yet to debut this season.
Key Player Matchups
Tyrese Maxey vs. Cade Cunningham: Maxey is averaging 34 PPG in NBA Cup play, while Cunningham recently dropped 46 points vs. Washington. This duel of dynamic guards will define the pace.
Joel Embiid vs. Isaiah Stewart/Jalen Duren: Embiid’s interior presence (12 PPG, 4 RPG in limited minutes) will test Detroit’s young frontcourt.
Franz Wagner & Ausar Thompson vs. Philly Wings: Detroit’s versatile forwards provide scoring and defensive flexibility against Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes.
Team Recent Form
Philadelphia 76ers:
Last Game: Lost to Boston 109–108 in NBA Cup opener.
Offense: 121 PPG, 46.5% FG, 43% 3PT.
Defense: Allowing 115 PPG, rebounding 40 RPG.
Recent Form: 3–2 in last five, strong offensive output but inconsistent late-game execution.
Detroit Pistons:
Last Game: Defeated Chicago despite missing starters.
Offense: 113 PPG, 45.5% FG, 36.5% 3PT.
Defense: Strong rebounding (47 RPG), balanced scoring.
Recent Form: 8-game win streak, thriving even with injuries.
Series History
Nov 9, 2025: Pistons edged Sixers 111–108.
Feb 7, 2025: Pistons beat Sixers 125–112.
Nov 30, 2024: Sixers won 111–96.
Trend: Pistons have won 2 of last 3, but overall Sixers lead all-time series 249–169.
Betting Trends
Pistons: 8–2 ATS during win streak.
Sixers: 6–5 ATS, covering in 3 of last 4 wins.
Totals: Both teams trending Over due to offensive surges.
Summary: The Pistons are surging with an eight-game win streak and balanced roster depth, while the Sixers rely heavily on Tyrese Maxey’s scoring and Embiid’s limited minutes. Expect a high-scoring contest with Detroit favored to extend their dominance.
Prediction: Pistons 118–112
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers 232.5
Detroit Pistons – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 13, 2025
