Pistons-76ers Preview

The Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Wachovia Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Amir Johnson led Detroit with 14 points and eight boards in its 98-94 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

New York won as 13-point road underdogs as the teams played under teh 193-point total posted by sportsbooks.

The 76ers lost 92-85 to the Hawks last time out, as 5-point favorites at home. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 204.

Andre Iguodala had 25 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort.

Team records:
Detroit: 55-22 SU, 42-34-1 ATS
Philadelphia: 39-38 SU, 42-34-1 ATS

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing New York are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Detroit is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

Next up:
Detroit home to Washington, Friday, April 11
Philadelphia home to Indiana, Friday, April 11

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