Detroit Pistons
Washington Wizards
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Wizards

The Detroit Pistons face the Washington Wizards in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

This Could Be a High-Scoring Contest

We’re confident that Over 229.5 is the value play at -114. We’re expecting the Pistons and the Wizards to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Pistons Overcame Wizards in Previous Matchup

Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards went head-to-head on Tuesday night, with the Pistons triumphing 130-117 at Capital One Arena.

Jalen Duren registered 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Pistons, while Daniss Jenkins scored 15 points and Tobias Harris on 12. For the Wizards, Bub Carrington recorded 30 points, while Will Riley and Justin Champagnie finished with 21 and 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Wizards logo Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.9 points, 44.1 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 48.7% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.9 points and 40.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Duren is averaging 21.4 points and 9.9 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham averages 9.5 assist and 2.0 (41.7%) 3-pointers.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won all of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 38.1 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 129.5 points and 46.7 rebounds.

Will Riley is averaging 15.4 points, Julian Reese 4.7 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.2 assists, while Tre Johnson has an average of 1.9 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson.

Washington Wizards lineup: Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Sharife Cooper, Alex Sarr, Will Riley.

Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBA contest, with our pick being Over 229.5 points in total. Odds of -114 look worth taking for this outcome.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Pistons vs Wizards stats:

  • The 229.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pistons games.
  • The 229.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Pistons games.
  • The 229.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Wizards games at home.
  • The 229.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wizards games.
  • The 229.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Wizards games.
  • The 229.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 229.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bilal Coulibaly Over 12.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) has averaged 18.75 points in the past 4 home games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -100 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 Rebounds -100 BetMGM logo

Duncan Robinson (Pistons) has recorded Over 2.5 rebounds in 5 straight road games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -100 available.

Latest Duncan Robinson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 231.5
Spread Pistons -14
Player Points Bilal Coulibaly Over 11.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 231.5, followed by Pistons -14 on the spread and Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) to score Over 11.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 126 - 107 Wizards logo Wizards

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Pistons can be backed speculatively to achieve a 126-107 victory.

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Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Pistons

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Detroit Pistons are red-hot -1000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 91% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +660 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 14 and the total points line is 231.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 231.5, this selection is available at -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Duren Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Duren is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -115 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-115
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 14.5
-106
Under 14.5
-128
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Daniss Jenkins (Pistons)
Over 13.5
-110
Under 13.5
-123
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Player Assists
Daniss Jenkins (Pistons)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-130
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Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+104
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-127
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Will Riley (Wizards)
Over 2.5
-128
Under 2.5
-101
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
-133
Under 11.5
-100
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-132
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Justin Champagnie (Wizards)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-152
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-154
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Wizards Have Lost Six Straight at Home

The Wizards are winless in their last six at Capital One Arena. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 114.60 points per contest and conceding 125.00.

The Pistons own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 117.20 points on average and giving up 109.90.

The Pistons earned a 130-117 win against the Wizards in the teams’ last meeting at Capital One Arena. In their past 10 head-to-head matchups at Capital One Arena, the Wizards have recorded six victories, while the Pistons have managed four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 2-8 239.60 114.60 125.00 9 1
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 6-4 227.10 117.20 109.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 0 wins and 10 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 61 34.36 1497 603 24.5 9.9 2.0 5.6 0.9 1.5
Tobias Harris 51 28.27 675 115 13.2 2.3 1.3 5.2 0.3 0.9
Jalen Duren 58 27.8 1104 98 19.0 1.7 0.0 10.6 0.9 0.8

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Leaky Black 5 31.88 50 7 10.0 1.4 1.6 5.4 0.8 0.4
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
Julian Reese 5 29.62 46 9 9.2 1.8 - 9.4 0.4 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
7 Bub Carrington
12 Tre Johnson
13 Sharife Cooper
20 Alex Sarr
27 Will Riley
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup
0 Jalen Duren
9 Ausar Thompson
12 Tobias Harris
24 Daniss Jenkins
55 Duncan Robinson

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

17 Mar NBA
Pistons 130-117 Wizards
15 Mar NBA
Pistons 108-119 Raptors
13 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-126 Pistons
12 Mar NBA
76ers 109-131 Pistons
10 Mar NBA
Pistons 138-100 Nets
08 Mar NBA
Pistons 110-121 Heat
07 Mar NBA
Nets 107-105 Pistons
05 Mar NBA
Pistons 106-121 Spurs
03 Mar NBA
Pistons 109-113 Cavaliers
01 Mar NBA
Pistons 106-92 Magic

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

17 Mar NBA
Pistons 130-117 Wizards
16 Mar NBA
Warriors 125-117 Wizards
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Wizards 131-136 Magic
10 Mar NBA
Wizards 129-150 Heat
08 Mar NBA
Wizards 118-138 Pelicans
05 Mar NBA
Jazz 122-112 Wizards
03 Mar NBA
Wizards 109-126 Magic
02 Mar NBA
Rockets 123-118 Wizards
28 Feb NBA
Raptors 134-125 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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