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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (3-12) and Los Angeles Clippers (8-7) meet Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons covered the spread as 4.5-point home underdogs in a 115-111 home loss vs. the Toronto Raptors Monday. Coach Dwane Casey had previously won 6 consecutive games vs. Toronto.

Detroit is 1-6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 road games as it embarks on a 6-game western road trip.

The Clippers covered as 6.5-point underdogs in a 103-101 loss at the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday. F Paul George finished with a team-high 23 points, but also committed 10 turnovers.

Los Angeles has the 5th-best odds to win the NBA Finals at +750.

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Pistons at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Clippers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +8.5 (+100) | Clippers -8.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pistons at Clippers key injuries

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (shin) out
G Cory Joseph (hip) questionable
F Isaiah Stewart (toe) out

Clippers

F Paul George (hand) questionable
G Luke Kennard (calf) doubtful
F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 106, Pistons 104

Moneyline

PASS.

The Clippers (-400) should win, but their ML is too expensive. Detroit has lost 3 consecutive games without Cunningham (19.9 points per game), but rookie G Jaden Ivey has been filling the void by averaging 23.5 points in Detroit’s last 2 games.

Against the spread

BET PISTONS +8.5 (+100).

The Pistons play well vs. the Clippers. Detroit is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 head-to-head meetings in Los Angeles.

The Pistons are 1-1-1 ATS in their last 3 games and their 1 ATS loss was by 0.5 points. Take the points with the undervalued Pistons.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 217.5 (-115).

Los Angeles should help the Under hit. The Clippers held the Mavericks to 103 points Tuesday and the Pistons are 28th in the NBA in points per game (108.5). The Under is 7-2 in the last 9 head-to-head meetings and I expect this trend to continue.

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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (4-14) travel to Staples Center Arena Friday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (10-8). Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pistons at Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

After a slow start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers have won six of their last 10. They’ve been especially lethal at home, winning 8 of 12 at Staples Center.

Led by F Paul George, the Clippers have taken their play to the next level behind their tenacious defense which has the second-best defensive rating in the NBA. They’re 9-9 against the spread.

As for the Pistons, they’re 3-7 over their last 10 games and 2-6 on the road this season.

With No. 1 overall pick PG Cade Cunningham starting to improve, the Pistons should only improve from their current spot. F Jerami Grant is the team’s star and go-to player. Detroit is 8-10 against the spread this season.

Pistons at Clippers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:19 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pistons +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Clippers -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +11.5 (-107) | Clippers -11.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Clippers key injuries

Pistons

G Killian Hayes (thumb) doubtful
G Frank Jackson (ankle) probable
F Kelly Olynyk (knee) out

Clippers

F Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols) out
F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

Pistons at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 108, Pistons 99

Money line

PASS.

If anything, put a little on the Pistons (+520). They’re too talented with Cunningham and Grant to be that large of underdogs, although I still doubt they come out on top.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the PISTONS +11.5 (-107) as they haven’t been getting blown out nearly as much as early in the season. Also, Detroit’s shooting, which was worst in the NBA, has significantly improved.

The Pistons rank 28th in offensive rating and 29th in true shooting percentage.

Over their last five, those have both improved to 26th. Sure, it’s not some crazy improvement, but over their last five games, their offensive rating has been better than the Clippers.

The Pistons have lost four straight but only one by double figures. They should be able to keep this game close, especially with a bigger defender like Grant to put on George.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 206.5 (-110) as the Clippers should get back on track at home. The Clippers are averaging 105.9 points per game, yet at home that hit nearly 107.

Their 3-point percentage is also 11th-best in the Association while their free-throw percentage is 7th. They should be able to abuse a soft Pistons defense, ranking in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating.

The Clippers rank 11th in pace as well and should be able to control the tempo in this one. Also, this total steamed down from 209 according to pregame.com, so the money should be on the Under which is a good sign.

While it’s a risky wager considering how much better Unders have been, the Over seems like the better option, especially one “this” low.

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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Pistons (16-37) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (36-18) at Staples Center at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pistons-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons have alternated losses and wins across the past nine games dating back to March 27. They’re coming off a loss in Portland on Saturday night, 118-103, failing to cover an 11.5-point number. They have also alternated covers and non-covers across the past 10 games dating back to March 26.

The Clippers have won and covered each of their past four games, including a 126-109 rout of the Houston Rockets on Friday. They have covered eight of their past nine games as a favorite of 5.5 or more points, too.

Pistons at Clippers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pistons +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Clippers -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Pistons +12 (-110) | Clippers -12 (-110)
Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pistons at Clippers: Key injuries

Pistons

SF Jerami Grant (knee) questionable
SG Rodney McGruder (elbow) out
C Jahlil Okafor (knee) out

Clippers

PG Patrick Beverley (hand) out
PF Serge Ibaka (back) out
SF Kawhi Leonard (rest) out
PG Rajon Rondo (hip) questionable

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Pistons at Clippers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 111, Pistons 102

Money line (ML)

The Clippers (-700) head into this one as heavy favorites costing you seven times your potential return. That would be a bad bet anyway, but especially so with Kawhi Leonard expected to be rested.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The PISTONS +12 (-110) have been up and down lately, literally, alternating covers and non-covers in each of the past 10 games. Detroit is 9-4 ATS across the past 13 games on the road, however, and 8-3 ATS in the previous 11 as a ‘dog away from home.

The Clippers -12 (-110) are without Kawhi, and that’s a big threat to their 4-0 ATS run across the past four at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 215.5 (-110) is the way to go, especially with Kawhi in street clothes for a rest day, but tread lightly here. This number dropped considerably in a matter of hours. The Under is 6-2 in Detroit’s past eight as a road underdog, while the Under is 4-1 in the previous five meetings between these two teams, too.

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