For your Wizards vs. Pistons predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Pistons hit the road to face the Wizards on Monday, Jan 15 at 3:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 240.5, with the Wizards favored by 6 at home. Keep reading to get our Wizards vs. Pistons player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Wizards -6
- Total 240.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 15
- Time: 3:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 131. Detroit posted an overall record of 0-10 while going 4-6 ATS.
- The last five games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Detroit?
Heading into their matchup with the Wizards, the Pistons are 3-36 and are looking to improve on their below .500 record. In the Eastern Conference, they are 15th overall and are 5th in the Central Division.
Coming into their next game, the Pistons are averaging 111.3 points per game. In their last game, they finished with 110 points. Looking at their overall offensive numbers, the Pistons are shooting 46% from the field, which ranks 17th in the league. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 30th in makes and 28th in percentage.
The Detroit Pistons defense has struggled this season, coming into this game ranked 27th in the NBA, allowing 122.7 points per game. They have been especially bad on the road, giving up 125.2 points per game away from home (29th).
In terms of three-point shooting, the Pistons have been solid, ranking 7th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (38.1%). However, they have been giving up a lot of made free throws, ranking 30th in the NBA in that category.
Over their last five games, Detroit has struggled to stop opponents from scoring, allowing 123.4 points per game during that stretch (25th).
Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Pistons, the Wizards are 7-31 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. At home, the Wizards are 3-13 while going 4-18 on the road this season.
In their last game vs. the Hawks, the Wizards put up 127 points and shot 48.5% from the field. They also made 12 three-pointers. Kyle Kuzma is the team’s leading scorer at 22.4 PPG while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.9 PPG.
So far this season, the Wizards have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, giving up 125.2 points per game, which is 30th in the league. At home, they have been even worse, allowing 126.9 points per game, which is also 30th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, Washington has been slightly better on the defensive end, giving up 116.4 points per game, which is 17th in the league over that stretch.
One area where the Wizards have been decent defensively is steals, as they are 12th in the NBA at 7.7 steals per game. They have also been solid at blocking shots, ranking 14th in the league at 5.4 blocks per game.
Wizards vs. Pistons Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Bojan Bogdanovic and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -111.
According to our projections, Bojan Bogdanovic is expected to record 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 19.5.
- The Prop: Bojan Bogdanovic Under 19.5 Points (-111)
Wizards vs. Pistons Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +6, we have the Pistons as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 240.5 and our model has the Pistons and Wizards finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pistons +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook