The Detroit Pistons (6-8) and Washington Wizards (2-9) meet Sunday at Capital One Arena with tip-off set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season
The Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday, covering as 2.5-point road underdogs while the Under 225.5 cashed. All 5 Detroit starters scored in double figures, with G Malik Beasley leading the way with 20 points.
The Wizards’ losing streak hit 7 Games with a 129-117 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, failing to cover as 9.5-point road underdogs. The Over 241.5 cashed. Despite the loss, rookie F Alexandre Sarr, the No. 2 overall pick, posted his best Game yet with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 4 steals.
Pistons at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Wizards +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -4.5 (-110) | Wizards +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Pistons at Wizards key injuries
Pistons
- F Simone Fontecchio (toe) questionable
- G Tim Hardaway (head) questionable
- F Ausar Thompson (illness) out
Wizards
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 114, Wizards 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pistons (-190) are trending upward, while the Wizards are a young team still in the development stage. Detroit will win and cover which is why I’ll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS -4.5 (-110).
The Wizards have been struggling, covering just once in their last 7 games, making it hard to back them with confidence. Their defense has been porous, allowing 124.8 points per game over their last 5 contests.
In comparison, the Pistons are more solid defensively, ranking 6th in opponent field goal percentage at 44.9%, while Washington sits at 24th, allowing 47.2%. Despite allowing 118.5 points in their last 4 games, Detroit has covered 3 of their last 4. Given the defensive gap, Detroit is the better bet to win by at least 5 points on the road.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 226.5 (-105).
Both teams have had difficulty scoring recently, with Detroit averaging 110.3 points over their last 4 games and Washington putting up 107.4 points in their last 5. Both are 2-2 against the Under in their past 4 games, but in their last 5 meetings, the game has gone Under each time. The teams also struggle with efficiency, as Detroit ranks 21st in true shooting percentage at 56.0%, while Washington is even worse, sitting at 25th with 50.8%.
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