The Detroit Pistons (6-13) will be 4-point favorites at home in Little Caesars Arena when they meet the San Antonio Spurs (7-13). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs at Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
The last time the Spurs played, they topped the Los Angeles Clippers, 107-97, as 5-point underdogs. The Pistons, on the other hand, were topped by the Charlotte Hornets, 110-107, and failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. The San Antonio game went 20 points under the projected point total of 224, while the Detroit game finished 4 points over the projected point total of 213.
The Spurs had 8 steals and held the Clippers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.457 (below their season average of 0.523). Detroit, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 22.2). Detroit was lifted by Andre Drummond, who contributed 15 points and 19 rebounds. Meanwhile, LaMarcus Aldridge fueled San Antonio with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Spurs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, San Antonio won 105-93. San Antonio’s 0.148 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Detroit, who had a mark of 0.060. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Of the Spurs’ 20 games, 10 have finished over, eight have finished under and two have pushed. San Antonio comes into the game with records of 7-13 straight up (SU) and 4-15-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 19 games, 10 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Detroit is 6-13 SU and 6-11-2 ATS.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Detroit should have a considerable advantage. The elite Pistons offense ranks eighth in the NBA in that metric at 0.539, while the San Antonio defense is ranked 24th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.541). The Spurs should have an advantage in terms of ball protection. They rank 3rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.9 percent), while the Pistons force the eighth-fewest turnovers in the NBA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 13.6 percent).
San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Antonio ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.7) while Detroit ranks 27th (19.8).
- The Pistons rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (31.3) while the Spurs rank 29th (25.6).
- San Antonio ranks 11th in fast-break points per game (14.4) while Detroit ranks 16th in fast-break points allowed per game (13.2).
- The Pistons rank 12th in assists per game (24.7) while the Spurs rank 27th in assists allowed per game (25.9).
- The Spurs average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Pistons rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- San Antonio ranks 12th in rebounds per game (46.0) while Detroit ranks 26th (42.3).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, San Antonio is 1-0 and Detroit is 2-0.
- The Pistons are 5-10 when they reach the century mark, while the Spurs are 7-11.
- Detroit is 5-4 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 2-6-1 ATS on the road.
- The Spurs have 5 overs, 3 unders and 1 push in 9 road games.
- The Pistons have 5 overs, 3 unders and 1 push in 9 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, San Antonio and Detroit are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Spurs have 4 unders and 1 push over their last five games, while the Pistons have 3 unders and 2 overs
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 105.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Pistons have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has been defeated by an average of 2.3 points.
