Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Preview
The 7-31 Washington Wizards (-232) will host the 3-36 Detroit Pistons (+187) in a 3:00 ET Eastern Conference matchup. The Wizards are currently favored by 6 points and have lost 7 straight games.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT.
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Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Wizards did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Wizards have the leg up at 3-0. The Wizards also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 227 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their last three road contests, Detroit has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 123 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Washington has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Rockets by a score of 112-110. Detroit covered the spread as 9-point underdogs, and the O/U line of 225.5 resulted in an under.
This season, the Pistons are 3-36 overall and are currently on a seven-game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, they are 15th and 5th in the Central Division.
Detroit has been the underdog in all but three of their games this season, and they are 15-20 vs. the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6 points vs. the Wizards.
On the road, the Pistons are 9-11 ATS compared to 6-12 ATS at home. Their average scoring differential on the road is -12.9 points per game.
This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 24-14-1, and their games have averaged 234 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 240.5.
In their non-conference games, the Pistons are 0-16 and 3-20 vs. the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 1-19 compared to 2-17 at home.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Pistons are 26th in the league in scoring at 111.3 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 112.4 points compared to 110.2 at home.
So far this season, Detroit has scored below the NBA scoring average in 76.9% of their games. They are also on a three-game streak of scoring less than their own average.
When it comes to their style of play, the Pistons are 7th in pace at 100.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 46%.
Coming into the game, the Pistons will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 122.7 points per game (27th). The Pistons defense is coming off a game in which they held the Rockets offense to just 50% shooting. Overall, they gave up 112 points to Houston.
The Wizards have an ATS record of 18-20 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 13-9 ATS compared to 5-11 at home.
Washington’s ATS record as the favorite is 0-1 this season, and they are favored by 6 points today. As the favorite, they have gone 0-1 straight-up with an average scoring margin of -7 points per game.
On average, Wizards games have finished with a combined score of 240.7 points, which is just above today’s O/U line of 240.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 20-18.
In their last game, the Wizards defeated the Hawks by a score of 127-99. They were 7.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 248.
Washington’s win over Atlanta improved their overall record to 7-31, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Wizards are 5-25 and 2-9 against their division.
In terms of their ATS record, the Wizards are 3-2 on the road and 2-3 at home. The team’s straight-up record on the road is 4-18, compared to 3-13 at home.
At home, the Wizards are averaging 116.6 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 16th in scoring at 115.5 points per game. In terms of pace, Washington is the fastest team in the league at 102.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Wizards are 12th in field goal percentage at 47%. Inside the arc, they are 10th in two-point shooting at 55%. However, their three-point shooting has been below average, hitting just 35% from beyond the arc (22nd).
So far, Washington has outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.3% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 24th in both attempts and makes at 21.5 and 16.4 per game, respectively.
Facing Detroit, the Wizards aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 125.2 points allowed per game (30th). Washington’s defense is currently forcing 13.5 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.4 rejections per game.
Despite being 6 point underdogs, we predict the Pistons to come out on top with a final score of 109-108.
Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (+187)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +6
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Marvin Bagley III – Trade Pending – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Livers – Out
- Johnny Davis – Illness – Questionable
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Questionable
- Mike Muscala – Trade Pending – Out
- Danilo Gallinari – Trade Pending – Out
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Knee – Out
