Pistons vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards have scoring issues, as they’re 26th in points per game and 28th in three-point percentage. The Pistons could run away with things if that continues. However, this is a lot of points for a Pistons team that played last night and lost to the Lakers, who didn’t have Luka. Even without their star, LA had a field day with the Pistons last night. Not encouraging to follow that up with this number.
The Pistons are still without their star big man in Duran, and the offense continues to be hit or miss. Despite shooting well, the Pistons are 20th in points per game. The Pistons are also 24th in free throw percentage, which isn’t ideal when trying to cover big numbers. A lot of points here, and while there’s probably better options out there on Monday’s NBA card, I’m going to grab the points with the Wizards.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Hawks and Thunder, and they play the Pacers next. The Wizards have lost 16 of their last 20 games. The Wizards are 2-4 SU on the road and 5-5 ATS this season.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.8 points per game on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 23.4 points per game and 9.3 rebounds. Trae Young is averaging 18.4 points per game and 8.9 assists per game. Kyshawn George is averaging 18.5 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. AJ Dybansta is averaging 16 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game. The Washington Wizards are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the 76ers and Lakers, and they play the Wizards next. The Pistons have won 11 of their last 15 games. The Pistons are 4-1 SU on the road, 2-2 SU at home, and 6-3 ATS on the season.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111.3 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 101.8 points per game on 41.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Duncan Robinson is averaging 19 points and 2.3 assists per game. Paul Reed is averaging 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Jalen Duren is averaging 13 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Pistons vs Wizards Injury Report
Jalen Duran is out for the Pistons with a hamstring issue. Isaiah Joe is out with a hip issue.
Anthony Davis is questionable for the Wizards with an ankle injury. Reece Beekman is out with an AC joint injury. Tristan Vukcevic is out with a hip injury. Justin Champagnie is out with a foot injury. Jamir Watkins is out with a torn ACL.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against the Wizards following a home loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Pistons’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Wizards’ last 10 games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Wizards’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded eight games with 7+ assists this season – equal to most of any player in the league.
- Daniss Jenkins is one of only two players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young has recorded nine games with 5+ assists this season- the most of any player in the league.
- Kyshawn George is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (103.9).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.2).
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent free-throw percentage this season (85.0%).