Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, February 5 is about as close to a coin flip as the ratings get, with the 76ers at only 53%. Small things like rest, health and shooting variance should decide it.
Why it is so close
The Win Meter reads the 76ers 53%, with a projected score of Detroit Pistons 115, Philadelphia 76ers 116. The rating gap is 76 points in favor of the Pistons, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the 76ers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 47 times in 100 games like this, the Pistons would win.
Recent form
The Pistons are 2-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +2.2. The 76ers are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.8.
The Pistons' best recent win was 115-94 on the road against CLE.
The Pistons were beaten 125-94 at home by CLE not long ago.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Jalen Duren (DET), expected back Oct 27, 2026, Ugonna Onyenso (DET), Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, and Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Ausar Thompson (DET), Elijah Harkless (DET), Isaac Jones (DET), and LeBron James (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Pistons lead 6-1, with the Pistons outscoring the 76ers by an average of 9.3 points per game. The last meeting was DET 116, PHI 93.