The Washington Wizards will face off against the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference NBA encounter on Thursday evening. Washington is looking to bounce back from a 132-101 defeat against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, while Detroit secured a 124-121 victory over the Denver Nuggets on the same night. The Wizards, with a record of 13-36 and 4-19 on the road, are looking to improve against a strong Pistons team (37-12), which holds home court advantage with a 20-5 home record.
Cade Cunningham (wrist) and Tobias Harris (hip) are questionable for the Pistons, while new acquisition Anthony Davis will not suit up for the Wizards.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have historically outperformed the Wizards, leading the series 162-144, with four wins in the last five meetings. Latest odds from DraftKings list Detroit as a 15.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 226.5 points. The money line sees Washington at +623 and Detroit at -935.
Before placing any bets on the Wizards vs. Pistons, check out the insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, offering projections based on extensive data analysis.
Key Betting Insights:
- Detroit is favored by 15.5 points at DraftKings
- Over/Under is set at 226.5 points
- Wizards are +623 on the money line
- Pistons are -935 on the money line
Recent Trends:
- The Under has hit in four of the last six meetings between these teams and in four of the last eight matches involving the Wizards.
- The SportsLine model favors the Under with projected combined points of 221 in this matchup.
