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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Clippers

The Detroit Pistons battle the LA Clippers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will Pistons Cover the Spread?

We’re backing the Pistons against the spread when playing the Clippers. It could be shrewd to wager the favorites to cover the attractive -3 line, with odds of -110 on offer.

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9 Triumphs for Clippers in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Detroit Pistons suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 131-129 scoreline occurred on the road at Delta Center against Utah Jazz. Cade Cunningham poured in 29 points, with Tobias Harris contributing 16 and Duncan Robinson adding 14.

LA Clippers won their last game 119-103, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Moda Center against Portland Trail Blazers. James Harden scored 34 points, with Brook Lopez putting up 31 and Kawhi Leonard contributing 28.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Clippers claim a 123-115 win over the Pistons at Intuit Dome. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Clippers win nine times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Clippers logo Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.0 points, 46.7 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 10.4 steals and 6.4 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 72.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.3 points and 41.4 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.3 points and 10.3 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 9.1 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.4 (37.5%) 3-pointers made.

LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.9 points, 40.2 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.5 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.9 points, Ivica Zubac 8.2 rebounds and James Harden 6.0 assists along with 2.8 (37.3%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

Our Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Pistons to cover the -3 spread. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -110 for this NBA contest.

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Key Pistons vs Clippers stats:

  • The -3 line has been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3 line has been covered by Pistons in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Pistons -3 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 2.5 Assists +118 BetMGM logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has covered the 2.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +118, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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James Harden (Clippers) has finished with Under 4.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of +102 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds pick.

Latest James Harden Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -3
Totals Over 224.5
Player Assists Tobias Harris Over 2.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pistons -3. We’ve also gone for Over 224.5 and Tobias Harris (Pistons) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 118 - 113 Clippers logo Clippers

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Pistons to enjoy a 118-113 winning scoreline.

Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Pistons Win

Detroit Pistons have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability due to their -152 Moneyline betting odds. LA Clippers are the underdogs at +128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 3 and the total points line is 224.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 224.5, then the odds are -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -119 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
-119
Under 27.5
-109
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 27.5
-111
Under 27.5
-116
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-116
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-120
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 10.5
+102
Under 10.5
-132
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-114
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-102
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Kris Dunn (Clippers)
Over 3.5
-112
Under 3.5
-115
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-130
Under 10.5
-100
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 7.5
+117
Under 7.5
-152
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+126
Under 6.5
-164
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John Collins (Clippers)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Last Ten Clippers Home Games Include Eight Defeats

The Clippers have gone 2-8 across their last 10 home games, putting up 109.80 points on average and giving up 113.80.

The Pistons have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 121.30 points per contest and giving up 117.90.

The last Intuit Dome meeting saw the Clippers beat the Pistons 123-115.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Home Stats 2-8 223.60 109.80 113.80 4 6
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 6-4 239.20 121.30 117.90 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 28 35.92 741 270 26.5 9.6 2.0 6.3 0.8 1.6
Duncan Robinson 29 30.05 350 58 12.1 2.0 2.8 2.9 0.3 0.8
Tobias Harris 21 28.75 296 56 14.1 2.7 1.4 5.0 0.3 0.6

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 28 35.69 735 225 26.3 8.0 3.5 5.0 0.4 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 20 33.69 523 69 26.2 3.5 2.3 6.3 0.5 2.0
Ivica Zubac 28 32 437 70 15.6 2.5 - 11.1 1.0 0.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz
23 Dec NBA
Pistons 136-127 Kings
22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-124 Pistons
05 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons
03 Dec NBA
Pistons 109-113 Bucks

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Clippers 119-103 Trail Blazers
23 Dec NBA
Rockets 108-128 Clippers
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Clippers 101-122 Thunder
15 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 121-103 Clippers
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves
05 Dec NBA
Clippers 98-107 Grizzlies
03 Dec NBA
Clippers 115-92 Hawks
01 Dec NBA
Clippers 123-140 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 8 23 0.258 112 122 -10 5-10 3-13 1-3 6-19 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak