Wizards vs Pistons Prediction
I keep giving the Wizards a look in the underdog role because there’s talent on this roster. The problem is the Wizards aren’t winning or covering numbers, and enough is enough. The Wizards have lost 7 of their last 10 games and have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games. The Wizards just got beat up last night by the injured Pacers. They’re now on the end of a back-to-back. I’m close to jumping off this team completely. Young looks awful, and the offense overall has been a disappointment.
The Wizards are 27th in scoring per game and 29th in three-point percentage. No thanks. The Pistons have the rest advantage, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Pistons also just beat the Wizards by 11 points a few days ago. Thick line, but it has more to do with the Wizards than anything. This team looks bad. I’ll lay the points with the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Lakers, beat the Wizards, and they play the Heat next. The Pistons have won 12 of their last 16 games. The Pistons are 4-1 SU on the road, 3-2 SU at home, and 7-3 ATS on the season.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.7 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 104.6 points per game on 43 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Duncan Robinson is averaging 18.6 points and 2.3 assists per game. Daniss Jenkins is averaging 12.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Jalen Duren is averaging 13 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pistons and Pacers, and they play the Rockets next. The Wizards have lost 18 of their last 22 games. The Wizards are 2-6 SU on the road and 5-7 ATS this season.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.1 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points per game on 44.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points per game and 9.7 rebounds. Trae Young is averaging 18.5 points per game and 8.7 assists per game. Kyshawn George is averaging 17.9 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game. AJ Dybansta is averaging 16.7 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Washington Wizards are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Wizards vs Pistons Injury Report
Reece Beekman is out for the Wizards 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.
Jalen Duran is out for the Pistons with a hamstring issue. Isaiah Joe is out with a hip issue.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Pistons following a road loss.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last five games at Capital One Arena following a home win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Capital One Arena following a home win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Pistons.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games following a home win.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Wizards’ last 10 home games against the Pistons following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four road games against the Wizards following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young has recorded 12 games with 3+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Anthony Davis has recorded 12+ rebounds in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded nine games with 7+ assists this season – equal to the 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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.2%).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (21.6).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (24.4).