The Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Jazz, split with the Raptors, and they play the Nuggets, Trail Blazers, and Jazz next. The Wizards have been a .500 team over their last eight games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Warriors, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Thunder, Pelicans, and Heat next. The Pistons have lost two of their last three games and play their first home game since March 1.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.6 points and 6.1 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 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a road loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.8).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).
Pistons vs Wizards Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Marcus Smart, Richaun Holmes, Khris Middleton, Colby Jones, and Malcolm Brogdon.
Pistons vs Wizards Prediction
The Pistons are obviously the better team and should make light work of the Wizards at home with the rest advantage. However, this is showing too much respect toward the Pistons. This is a massive line and one we don’t see with the Pistons ever. In fact, you have to go back to 2008 the last time the Pistons were favorites of 15 or more points. Yes, the Wizards are horrible, but they’ve also been finding ways to win over the last month, and they have covered five of their last 10 games. You don’t just throw the other team a million points because another team isn’t good. This line is a strong overreaction. Give me the Wizards and the points.