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The Detroit Pistons (12-61) and Washington Wizards (14-59) meet Friday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Wizards lead 2-1
The Pistons wrap up a 3-game road trip on Friday night in Washington D.C. against the Wizards. Detroit did cover Wednesday as a 16.5-point underdog, but lost 106-91 to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Under (215.5) cashed. G Cade Cunningham carried the Pistons offensively scoring 32 points on 11-of-23 (47.8%) shooting. Detroit has lost 8 straight games.
Washington had its 1st 3-game win streak of the season snapped by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, 122-119 in overtime. Despite the loss, the Wizards did cover the 4-point spread and the Over (220.5) cashed. G Jordan Poole had a season-high 38 points while F Kyle Kuzma dropped a double-double (24 points and 10 rebounds).
The Wizards have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Pistons. In their most recent meeting on Jan. 27, Washington won 118-104 as a 3.5-point underdog with the Under (240) cashing.
Pistons at Wizards odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +144 (bet $100 to win $144) | Wizards -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +4 (-112) | Wizards -4 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Wizards key injuries
Pistons
- G Jaden Ivey (knee) questionable
- G Cade Cunningham (knee) questionable
Wizards
- F Richaun Holmes (toe) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 118, Pistons 108
Moneyline
PASS.
You have 2 teams that are only playing for pride at this point which means I’m going to ride the hot hand which is the Wizards (having won 3 of their last 4). I’ll save my bet for the spread with the better odds.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS -4 (-108).
It seems like the Pistons just want this season to end, having lost their last 9 games with 9 left to play. Washington has also owned Detroit of late, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings. The Wizards have also covered the spread in 3 of the last 4. It looks like Washington has found a formula that works.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 227.5 (-110).
Three of the last 4 meetings between these 2 teams have gone Under the total. The Pistons are 2-8 against the Over in their last 10 while the Wizards have been Under in 3 of their last 4. I’m going to ride the trends and take the Under.
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