The Detroit Pistons (11-20) welcome the Washington Wizards (9-20) to Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are 6-point favorites and will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 26, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
The Wizards beat the New York Knicks in their last game, 121-115, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. The Pistons, meanwhile, were beaten by the Philadelphia 76ers, 125-109, and failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Washington game went 9 points over the projected point total of 227, while the Detroit game went 18.5 points over the projected point total of 215.5.
Washington played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 11.7) and a free throw rate of 0.170 (matching their season average). New York was 12.3 and 0.129, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). Detroit received a boost from Andre Drummond, who put up 27 points and nine rebounds. Troy Brown, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Washington with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
In their two matchups this season, the Wizards have won both. The two teams combined to put up 252 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 232.5. Washington won 133-119, covering as a 3-point underdog. Washington’s 0.659 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.552. Bradley Beal put up a double-double in the victory with 35 points and 10 assists.
Of the Wizards’ 29 games, 17 have finished over the total. Although Washington struggles winning games straight up (9-20 SU), they have a respectable record against the spread (16-13).
Of the Pistons’ 31 games, 17 have finished over the total. Additionally, Detroit is 11-20 SU and 11-18-2 ATS.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Detroit figures to have a substantial edge. The upper-echelon Pistons offense ranks sixth in the league in that metric at 0.539, while the Washington defense is ranked 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.564). It will also be a matchup of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Wizards rank fifth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Pistons rank 25th.
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 18th in the league. The Pistons rank 21st in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Washington ranks second in assists per game (27.3) while Detroit ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.1).
- The Pistons average 48.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Wizards rank 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.6).
- Detroit averages 13.7 second chance points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Washington ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.6).
- Detroit ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while Washington ranks 28th (4.0).
- The Pistons rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (42.4) while the Wizards rank 24th (46.4).
- The Pistons rank third in three pointers allowed per game (31.3) while the Wizards rank 14th (33.4).
- Washington ranks sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.4) while Detroit ranks 25th (15.5).
- Detroit is 4-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Pistons are 10-15 and the Wizards are 8-20.
- Washington is 11-7 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 7-10 ATS at home.
- Of the Wizards’ 18 road games, they have 11 overs and 7 unders.
- The Pistons have 11 overs, 5 unders and 1 push in 17 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Washington has 4 overs and 1 under, while Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 117.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Pistons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 2.3 for the season.
