The LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Bucks and Pacers, and they play the Bulls, Lakers, and Suns next. The Clippers are currently in the sixth seed in the West, but can’t afford to allow these losses to linger.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Spurs and Hawks, and they play the Celtics, Nuggets, and Nets next. The Pistons have won six straight games and are in a position to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 113.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.5 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last six games.
- The Clippers have lost seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six night games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight night games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Clippers and Pistons.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1048) this season.
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Clippers are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
Pistons vs Clippers Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Simone Fontecchio is questionable with a hand injury.
The LA Clippers will be without Ben Simmons and Norman Powell. Kawhi Leonard is questionable with a foot injury.
Pistons vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are probably the better team on paper, but they’re also inconsistent and hard to trust night to night. The Clippers are coming off back-to-back losses and are now 12-15 SU on the road. The Clippers are also down Powell and could be without Kawhi as well. The Pistons have won six straight games and the excitement for this team is building. The Pistons are in a great position to make the playoffs for the first time since Avengers: Endgame was in theaters.
I’m kind of on the Pistons bandwagon, and getting them in the underdog role feels like a steal. I like the Pistons to get their first win over the Clippers since January 2019. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Pistons at home with decent confidence.