🔥 Pistons Seek Redemption vs Blazers – Tight Margin, Lower Total Expected in Detroit
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers 📅 Saturday, 06 Dec 2025 · 02:30
The Pistons enter this matchup looking to bounce back after a painful collapse against Milwaukee, where they squandered an 18-point lead and allowed a late 10–1 run. Despite leading the NBA in paint points (57.5 per game), they were held to just 40 inside and struggled against the Bucks’ zone defense. Cade Cunningham, Eastern Conference Player of the Month, has slowed down in December, scoring under 20 in back-to-back games. Detroit’s last six contests have all been decided by five points or fewer (3–3 record), showing their tendency to play tight finishes.
Portland snapped a three-game skid with a 122–110 win over Cleveland, led by Deni Avdija’s 27 points. Avdija has been on fire, averaging nearly a triple-double (30 pts, 10.3 reb, 9.8 ast) over his last four games. Caleb Love and Shaedon Sharpe added 20 apiece, while the Blazers dominated the boards (54–45) and free-throw line (+13 points). They now aim for back-to-back wins for the first time since October.
👉 Betting Outlook: Detroit are favorites, but given their recent close-game pattern, if they win it’s unlikely to be by more than 9–10 points. Portland’s offensive spark makes them dangerous, yet the Pistons’ defense should keep the pace contained. The logical angle is Total Under 236 points.
