Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers Free Prediction 01/02/20

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The Detroit Pistons (12-22) will travel to the Staples Center to clash with the Los Angeles Clippers (24-11). The game will air on NBATV at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds

The Clippers hope to keep it rolling after easily covering the 6.5-point spread against the Sacramento Kings in their last outing, 105-87. The Pistons, on the other hand, were thoroughly outplayed by the Utah Jazz, 104-81, and were unable to cover as 9.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 27.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5, while the Detroit game went 33 points under the projected point total of 218.

Los Angeles played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.239 (above their season average of 0.232) and a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 13.0). Sacramento was 0.163 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent). Los Angeles was lifted by Paul George, who put up 21 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Andre Drummond, meanwhile was a key piece for Detroit with 15 points, 13 rebounds and five steals.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Clippers won the last game 111-101. The Clippers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pistons. Los Angeles had a rate of 26.2, while Detroit posted a mark of 16.3. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

Pistons games have typically finished over the projected point total (55.9 percent). Detroit heads into the game with records of 12-22 straight up (SU) and 12-20-2 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Detroit, games involving the Clippers tend to go under the projected point total (57.1 percent). Additionally, Los Angeles is 24-11 SU and 19-15-1 ATS.

The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Los Angeles in this matchup. The Clippers rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while Detroit ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).

Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Clippers rank seventh in fast break points per game (14.7) while the Pistons rank 17th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while Detroit ranks 25th (15.5).
  • The Clippers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.6) while the Pistons rank 22nd (24.9).
  • Los Angeles averages 48.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Detroit ranks 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.5).
  • Los Angeles ranks 10th in steals per game (8.0) while Detroit ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • The Clippers rank fourth in rebounds per game (47.9) while the Pistons rank 26th (42.2).
  • The Clippers average 15.1 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Pistons rank 14th in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
  • Los Angeles averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Detroit ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
  • Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (31.0) while Los Angeles ranks 23rd (34.7).
  • In games where they allow less than 100 points, Los Angeles is 11-0 and Detroit is 4-0.
  • When scoring above 100 points, the Pistons are 11-16 and the Clippers are 22-7.
  • Detroit is 4-10-2 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 10-6-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 9 of the Pistons’ 16 road games, while 10 of the Clippers’ 17 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Detroit has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 107.6 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 117.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average).