The Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons meet Thursday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Wizards Prediction Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Kings, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Nets next. The Wizards have lost 40 of their last 55 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.4 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 15.3 points and 5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Khris Middleton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nuggets and Nets, and they play the Knicks next. The Pistons have won 21 of their last 29 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.5 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have lost five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Thursday games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (467) of any player in the league this season.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.1) this season.
- Bub Carrington ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.8).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-10.6).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.5).
Pistons vs Wizards Injury Report
Daniss Jenkins and Dario Saric are out for the Pistons. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris are questionable.
The Wizards are without Trae Young, Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, and Tre Johnson. Jaden Hardy and D’Angelo Russell are questionable.
Pistons vs Wizards Prediction
The Pistons obviously can blow this game out of the water, but this is still too many points. The Pistons haven’t been covering a ton of numbers lately, and they’re in a look-ahead spot with the Knicks on deck. When the Wizards and Pistons played back in November, it went into overtime. The Wizards have quietly covered 6 of their last 9 games and have some upset wins over the Kings, Bucks, and Trail Blazers. It won’t be pretty, but I’ll grab the points with the Wizards if forced to pick.