The Washington Wizards (13-21) and the Detroit Pistons (15-16) face off at Little Caesars Arena. The Wizards are 4.5-point underdogs and can snap a six-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 221.5 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Wizards (10.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 105-89, while the Pistons (9-point favorites) fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 98-95. The Washington game went 25.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5, while the Detroit game went 28.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5.
Washington did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (24-26; 92.3 percent) while Detroit held Atlanta to an effective field goal percentage of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.511). Detroit’s Andre Drummond led the way, putting up 13 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. Markieff Morris, meanwhile was a key piece for Washington with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Wizards captured this series last year, taking three out of four games. In the most recent contest, Detroit won 103-92. Detroit’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Washington. The Pistons had a rate of 0.179, while the Wizards posted a mark of 0.135. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Of the Wizards’ 34 games, 21 have finished over the total. Washington comes into the contest with records of 13-21 straight up (SU) and 11-22-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Washington, a little over half of Pistons games have finished under the total. Additionally, Detroit is 15-16 SU and 15-15-1 ATS.
Detroit figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Pistons currently rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while Washington ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.0 percent).
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 10 in points in the paint per game (50) while the Pistons rank 20 in points allowed in the paint per game (50.25806451612903).
- Detroit ranks third in second chance points allowed per game (11.5) while Washington ranks 29th (15.2).
- The Pistons rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (29.1) while the Wizards rank 24th (33.3).
- Washington ranks eighth in assists per game (25.1) while Detroit ranks 25th (22.0).
- Washington ranks 15 in blocks per game (5.294117647058823) while Detroit ranks 26 (4.129032258064516).
- The Pistons rank fifth in fast break points allowed per game (11.2) while the Wizards rank 27th (15.5).
- The Wizards rank 5 in points off turnovers per game (18.764705882352942) while the Pistons rank 19 (16.225806451612904).
- Washington ranks 9 in steals per game (8.558823529411764) while Detroit ranks 16 in steals allowed per game (7.67741935483871).
- Detroit ranks seventh in rebounds per game (46.9) while Washington ranks 29th (40.4).
- Detroit is 2-2 when they allow less than 100 points, while Washington is 3-0.
- When reaching the century mark, the Pistons are 15-10 and the Wizards are 13-18.
- Detroit is 7-10-1 ATS at home, while Washington is 4-15 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 10 of the Wizards’ 19 road games, while 10 of the Pistons’ 18 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Pistons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 118.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 123.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
