Washington Wizards (13-51) vs. Detroit Pistons (37-29)
March 13, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -14.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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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 Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Raptors and Pistons, 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 108.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.1 points and 3.3 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 6.7 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 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Trail Blazers and Wizards, and they play the Thunder, Pelicans, and Heat next. The Pistons have won 12 of their last 15 games since being 25-26 on the season.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 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 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games following a road loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last four Thursday games as favorites.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in six of the Wizards’ last seven games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Wizards and Pistons have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Wizards Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bilal Coulibaly.
Pistons vs Wizards Prediction
The Pistons are obviously the better team and should be huge favorites. The Pistons also just beat the Wizards a couple of days ago by 20 points. Another blowout win wouldn’t be shocking. However, it’s still weird to see the Pistons as massive favorites. This will be the second time since 2008 that the Pistons are favorites of 15 or more points. The Wizards have played their best ball over the last month and have sprinkled in some wins recently. Also, this is a look-ahead spot for the Pistons with the Thunder on deck. Are the Pistons capable of two straight blowouts? Who knows. I still lean points with the Wizards.
