The Detroit Pistons (1-2) face the Washington Wizards (2-1) Tuesday at the Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons were unable to cover the spread as 1.5-point underdogs against the Indiana Pacers in a 125-114 defeat Saturday, giving them 2 consecutive losses. Rookie G Jaden Ivey has been impressive with an average of 17.7 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists per game on 45.5% shooting from 3-point range through the first 3 games of his career.
The Wizards are also coming off a loss as they failed to cover the spread as 3.5-point underdogs in a 117-107 overtime loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday. F Kyle Kuzma has been productive, recording 19.7 points, 7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game on 40% shooting from beyond the arc.
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Pistons at Wizards odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Wizards -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +5.5 (-120) | Wizards -5.5 (-101)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)
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Pistons at Wizards key injuries
Pistons
- F Marvin Bagley III (knee) out
- G Alec Burks (foot) out
Wizards
- G Corey Kispert (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pistons at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 115, Pistons 108
Moneyline
Considering that I have the Wizards winning at home, PASS on the moneyline in this game. Washington’s current odds to win aren’t worth taking due to the risk and minimal return you’ll receive if they come away with a victory.
Against the spread
WIZARDS -5.5 (-101) is where I’m leaning in this game with G Bradley Beal healthy for Washington. While I believe the Pistons could have some success this season, they need time to build chemistry with such a young roster.
The Pistons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 meetings with the Wizards in Washington.
Over/Under
Despite the Wizards being top-10 in defensive efficiency in the first 3 games of the season, neither of these teams is defense-oriented. Give me OVER 221.5 (-117) as we should see plenty of scoring opportunities.
The Pistons have hit the Over in each of their last 7 games overall and they’ve achieved the Over in 4 straight following an ATS loss.
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