The Washington Wizards (9-20) and Detroit Pistons (11-20) tip it off at Little Caesars Arena at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Wizards-Pistons odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Pistons: Key injuries
Wizards
- SF Davis Bertans (quadriceps) out
- C Thomas Bryant (foot) out
- PF Rui Hachimura (groin) out
- SG Jordan McRae (finger) questionable
- SG C.J. Miles (wrist) out
- PG Isaiah Thomas suspension
- C Moritz Wagner (ankle) out
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
Pistons
- PG Jordan Bone (knee) doubtful
- PF Bruce Brown (calf) questionable
- PF Blake Griffin (flu) probable
- SG Reggie Jackson (back) out
- SF Luke Kennard (knee) out
- SF Khyri Thomas (foot) out
- C Christian Wood (knee) probable
Wizards at Pistons: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Wizards 128, Pistons 119
Moneyline (ML)
The WIZARDS (+220) just beat the Pistons (-278) by a 133-119 score Dec. 19 at LCA, and they’re 2-0 SU/ATS vs. Detroit this season. What you have to like about Washington is its bombs away perimeter shooting. It ranks third from behind the 3-point line, while the Pistons are a dismal 23rd in 3-pointer defense.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The WIZARDS (+5.5, -106) are a nice play against the spread. As mentioned, they’re 2-0 ATS against the Pistons (-5.5, -115), who enter the game on a five-game losing skid while also going 0-5 ATS. They have averaged just 105.4 PPG in the past five while allowing 120.6 PPG.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 231.5 (-106) is where it’s at. The Pistons are terrible defensively, especially lately, while the Wizards have been dropping in plenty of triples. Washington was 18-of-34 (53.0 percent) from behind the 3-point line in the Dec. 16 meeting. The offenses might not be as prolific in this one, but an Over bet is still the way to go.
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