The Washington Wizards (7-17) head to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (11-15). The Wizards can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game will air on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
The Pistons defeated the Houston Rockets in their last contest, 115-107, despite being 7.5-point underdogs. The Wizards, meanwhile, were topped by the Memphis Grizzlies, 128-111, and failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. The Detroit game went 4 points under the projected point total of 226, while the Washington game went 2 points over the projected point total of 237.
Detroit played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.228 (above their season average of 0.197) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.9 (above their season average of 22.8). Houston was 0.118 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Washington, meanwhile, forced Memphis into a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above their season average of 13.4). Bruce Brown Jr. had a good outing for Detroit with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal had a good game for Washington, contributing 29 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Troy Brown led the Wizards to a 115-99 victory. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Washington covered as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 214 points, which was under the projected point total of 225.5. The Wizards’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pistons. Washington had a rate of 9.6, while Detroit posted a mark of 17.1.
Of the Wizards’ 24 games, 13 have finished over the total. Washington holds records of 7-17 straight up (SU) and 13-11 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 26 games, 14 have finished over the total. Moreover, Detroit is 11-15 SU and 11-13-2 ATS.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Detroit should have a significant advantage. The elite Pistons offense ranks fifth in the league in that metric at 0.541, while the porous Washington defense is ranked 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.568). Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. The up-tempo Wizards rank fifth in possessions per game, while the more methodical Pistons rank 25th.
Wizards vs. Pistons Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 20th in steals per game (7.5) while the Pistons rank 26th (6.7).
- Washington ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (19.2) while Detroit ranks 26th (15.2).
- The Pistons average 48.2 points in the paint per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The Wizards rank 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.5).
- Detroit ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while Washington ranks 29th (3.8).
- Detroit ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (31.1) while Washington ranks 13th (33.0).
- The Pistons rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (41.8) while the Wizards rank 25th (46.6).
- The Pistons rank 13th in second chance points per game (13.3) while the Wizards rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
- Washington averages 28.0 assists per game, which ranks second in the league. Detroit ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (24.7).
- Detroit is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
- The Wizards are 6-17 when they reach the century mark, while the Pistons are 10-12.
- Detroit is 7-6 ATS at home, while Washington is 8-6 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 8 of the Pistons’ 13 home games, while 7 of the Wizards’ 14 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Washington has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 108.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 5.0 for the season.
