Get ready for an exciting NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons on Monday, March 6th, at 7:00 PM (ET). Our expert handicapper has analyzed the stats and trends for both teams to provide you with the best betting preview. Who will come out on top? Keep reading to find out.

Game Information:

Portland Trail Blazers: The Portland Trail Blazers have won two out of their last five games, with victories over the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets. They failed to win their last three games against the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Golden State Warriors. In terms of the point spread, they covered in their wins against the Magic and Rockets but failed to cover in their losses. They went over the total in three out of their last five games. The Trail Blazers had a strong offensive performance in their last five games, shooting 47.2% from the field and averaging 116.6 points per game. They also had an impressive performance from beyond the arc, averaging 15.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 40.58% from long range. Their free-throw percentage was 85.32%. However, their defense struggled in their last five games, allowing opponents to shoot 48.34% from the field and an average of 117.6 points per game. Detroit Pistons:

The Detroit Pistons are on a five-game losing streak, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and Orlando Magic in their last five games. They failed to cover the point spread in all five games. They went under the total in four out of their last five games. The Pistons struggled offensively in their last five games, shooting only 42.98% from the field and averaging 98.4 points per game. They averaged only 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.43% from beyond the arc. Their free-throw percentage was 70.76%. Defensively, they allowed opponents to shoot 47.85% from the field and an average of 109.6 points per game.

Power Stats:

Assists Turnovers:

The Portland Trail Blazers have the advantage in assists, averaging 24.1 per game, while the Detroit Pistons average 22.72. However, the Trail Blazers also commit more turnovers, averaging 13.83 per game, compared to the Pistons' 14.48.

Rebounding:

The Detroit Pistons have a slight edge in rebounding, averaging 42.58 per game, compared to the Trail Blazers' 41.06. The Pistons' offensive rebounding is also slightly better, averaging 10.91 per game, while the Trail Blazers average 9.79.

Shooting Percentage:

The Portland Trail Blazers have a better shooting percentage than the Detroit Pistons, averaging 48.11% from the field, while the Pistons average 45.4%. However, the Trail Blazers' defense allows opponents to shoot 48.69%, while the Pistons' defense only allows 49%.

Betting Trends:

Here are the five best betting trends for each team:

Detroit Pistons:

• The Pistons are 0-5 SU in their last five games.
• The total has gone UNDER in four of the Pistons' last five games.
• The Pistons are 4-2 ATS in their last six home games.
• The Pistons are 8-15 ATS in their last 23 home games.
• The Pistons are 2-9 SU in their last 11 home games.

Portland Trail Blazers:

• The Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against the Pistons.
• The Trail Blazers are 5-0 SU in their last five games against the Pistons.
• The total has gone OVER in 15 of the Trail Blazers' last 22 games against the Pistons.
• The Trail Blazers are 15-8 ATS in their last 23 road games against the Pistons.
• The total has gone OVER in nine of the Trail Blazers' last 12 road games against the Pistons.

Injuries:

Portland Trail Blazers:

• PG R. Arcidiacono is out indefinitely due to a back injury.
• SG A. Simons is questionable for Monday's game due to an ankle injury.
• SF J. Winslow is expected to return in mid-March due to an ankle injury.
• C J. Nurkic is also expected to return in mid-March due to a calf injury.
• C I. Badji is out indefinitely due to a knee injury.

Detroit Pistons:

• SG A. Burks is probable for Monday's game despite a foot injury.
• C J. Wiseman is questionable for Monday's game due to a knee injury.
• PF I. Stewart is out for Monday's game due to a hip injury.
• SG R. McGruder is questionable for Monday's game due to an ankle injury.
• PG K. Hayes is questionable for Monday's game due to a hand injury.
• C J. Duren is out for Monday's game due to an ankle injury.
• SF B. Bogdanovic is out indefinitely due to an Achilles injury.