The Wizards are gearing up for a showdown against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Mar 29. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on MNMT. Washington comes into this matchup as 4-point favorites, with the over/under set at 227.5. Will the Wizards manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Wizards vs. Pistons predictions.
Wizards vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Wizards -4
- Total 227.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 29
- Time: 7:00 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 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pistons last ten road games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 1-9 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Wizards last ten home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 126. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Washington was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.
Does Detroit Have A Chance at Capital One Arena?
The Pistons have lost eight straight games and are 12-61 on the season, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 3-24 and 9-37 against other Eastern Conference teams.
Detroit is 5-30 on the road this season, and their ATS record on the road is 18-17 compared to 18-19 at home. As the underdog, they are 33-32 ATS and have covered in their last two games as the underdog.
This season, the Pistons have been the underdog in 66 of their 73 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 9-57, and they have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 106-91. They were 16.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 217.5.
On average, Detroit’s games have finished with 230.8 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 227.5. This season, the Pistons have a record of 36-36-1 on the over/under.
The Pistons are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 110.8 points per game. However, they are 21st in scoring on the road at 111.2 points per game.
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 28.8% of their games. They are also on an eight-game streak of scoring less than their own average.
In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game. They are also 21st in field goal percentage and 19th in assists.
Facing Washington, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 120.0 points allowed per game (26th). In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 14.8 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
Will the Wizards Win at Home?
Washington’s ATS record for the season is 33-39, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. As the favorite, they are 1-5 ATS this season.
The Wizards’ O/U record for the season is 36-37, and today’s line of 227.5 is lower than their season average of 238.3. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 237.1.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Nets by a score of 122-119. Washington covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 221.5.
Currently, Washington is 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-59. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-36 and 4-23 against non-conference opponents.
As the favorite, the Wizards are 2-4 this season, and they are favored by 4 points today. Overall, they have a record of 12-55 as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards have been below the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games this season. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 113.7 points per game, but at home, they are averaging 113.3 points compared to 114.1 on the road.
Washington is the top team in terms of pace this season, averaging 102.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are 28th in the NBA at 34%. They are also 28th in free throw attempts and 26th in offensive rebounds. However, they are 8th in assists at 28 per game.
On average, the Washington defense is giving up 123.4 points per game (30th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Wizards defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.5% while allowing 36.1% from downtown.
Wizards vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Our model predicts that Cade Cunningham will finish with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Under 25.5 Points (-105)
Wizards vs. Pistons Predictions
The Wizards is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 110-105. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Wizards at -4.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Pistons and Wizards to score a combined 215 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards -4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook