The Pistons host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan 10. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSDE. San Antonio comes into this game as 3-point favorites with the total set at 238.5. Keep reading to get our Pistons vs. Spurs player props and predictions.
Pistons vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Spurs -3
- Total 238.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 10
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, San Antonio has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 115 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Spurs have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Detroit has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 132. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Will San Antonio Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
As they prepare to face the Pistons, the Spurs are 5-30 this season and are looking to get back to .500. In Western Conference play, the Spurs are 5-19 and have gone 0-11 against non-conference opponents.
In their most recent game, the Spurs scored a total of 115 points against the Cavaliers. Overall, they shot 47.7% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers. Victor Wembanyama is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 19.3 PPG. Right behind him is Keldon Johnson, who is averaging 17.5 PPG.
So far this season, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, giving up an average of 122.7 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. On the road, their defense has been slightly better, but still ranks just 25th at 120.9 points per game.
Opposing teams have been able to score more than their season average in 82.9% of games against the Spurs. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 54.3% of games vs. San Antonio.
One area where the Spurs have been solid on defense is blocking shots, as they are 8th in the league in that category. However, they have struggled to force turnovers, ranking just 20th in steals per game.
Can Detroit Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Heading into their matchup with the Spurs, the Pistons have an overall record of 3-34 and are hoping to end a five game losing skid. Currently, they are in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and rank 5th in the Central division.
In 75.7% of their games, the Pistons offense has scored below what their opponents allow on average. On the season, the Pistons are 25th in scoring at 111.4 points per game. In their most recent game, Bojan Bogdanovic scored 26 points and Jaden Ivey added 22 points for the Pistons.
When it comes to defense, the Detroit Pistons have struggled this season, ranking 27th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 122.8. They have been slightly better at home, giving up 119.9 points per game, which is 25th in the league.
One area where the Pistons have been solid is defending the three-point line, as they are 9th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.6%. Opponents have made more threes than their season average in just 32.4% of games vs. Detroit.
Despite their struggles on defense, the Pistons have done a good job of not fouling, ranking 1st in the NBA in fewest personal fouls per game. However, they have been one of the worst teams in the league at getting steals, ranking 30th in the NBA.
Pistons vs. Spurs Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Bojan Bogdanovic and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Considering his prop is set at 21.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 22. We anticipate him shooting 50.0% from the field and making three threes.
- The Prop: Bojan Bogdanovic Over 21.5 Points (-125)
Pistons vs. Spurs Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Pistons on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Spurs and Pistons finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pistons +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook