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The Detroit Pistons (12-61) will attempt to break a five-game road losing skid at the Washington Wizards (14-59) on March 29, 2024.
The Wizards are a 3.5-point favorite against the Pistons when Wizards and Pistons meet. The matchup features an over/under of 227.5.
Wizards vs. Pistons Odds
Point Spread for Wizards vs. Pistons
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Wizards as the favorite.
Washington vs. Detroit Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Washington has -170 odds to win the game, while Detroit is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 227.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV: MNMT
Wizards vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Wizards have covered the spread 33 times this season (33-39-1). Washington has entered the game as favorites six times this season and won twice. Wizards games have gone over the total 36 times this season.
The Pistons have covered the spread in a matchup 36 times this season (36-36-1). Detroit has won in nine, or 13.6%, of the 66 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Games involving the Pistons have hit the over 35 times this season.
Wizards vs. Pistons Key Players to Watch
Wizards
Kyle Kuzma puts up 22.4 points, 6.5 boards and 4.3 assists per game, making 46.7% of shots from the floor and 33.9% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game. Jordan Poole puts up 17.0 points, 2.6 boards and 4.0 assists per game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 32.5% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Deni Avdija’s numbers on the season are 14.2 points, 7.1 boards and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 50.9% from the field and 39.1% from downtown, with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game. Corey Kispert’s numbers on the season are 12.7 points, 2.6 boards and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
Pistons
Cade Cunningham gets the Pistons 22.3 points, 4.3 boards and 7.5 assists per game. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks. Jalen Duren contributes with 13.8 points per game, plus 11.9 boards and 2.5 assists. Jaden Ivey averages 15.2 points, 3.5 boards and 3.7 assists, making 43.4% of his shots from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per contest. Marcus Sasser provides the Pistons 7.6 points, 1.7 boards and 3.2 assists per contest, plus 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocks.
What you need to know about the Wizards
The Wizards’ defense ranks worst in the NBA with 123.4 points allowed per game, but their offense has played better, putting up 113.7 points per game (17th-ranked in league). It’s been a difficult stretch for the Wizards in terms of rebounding, as they are averaging just 41.0 boards per game (second-worst in NBA) and allowing 48.8 rebounds per contest (worst). The Wizards rank eighth in the NBA with 28.0 assists per game.
Offensively, Washington puts up 113.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 114.1 points per game away from home. Washington, who is 18th in the league with 12.3 treys per game, is shooting just 34.9% from beyond the arc, which is fourth-worst in the NBA. Washington is surrendering 12.3 threes per game (ninth-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing a 36.3% three-point percentage (14th-ranked).
The Wizards have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in their past 10 contests. Five of Washington’s last 10 contests have hit the over. In their last 10 games, the Wizards have been racking up 108.9 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 113.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Washington has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 118.4 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 123.4 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Pistons
Offensively the Pistons are the 25th-ranked team in the NBA (110.8 points per game). On defense they are fifth-worst (120.0 points conceded per game). On the glass, Detroit is 13th in the NBA in rebounds (43.8 per game). It is ninth in rebounds allowed (42.5 per game). At 25.9 assists per game, the Pistons are 19th in the NBA.
At home the Pistons are scoring 110.5 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (111.2). Beyond the arc, the Pistons are second-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.1). And they are fourth-worst in 3-point percentage at 34.9%. Giving up 12.2 3-pointers per game and conceding 37.2% from downtown, Detroit is eighth and 21st in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The Pistons have gone 2-8 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. In Detroit’s past 10 contests, it has hit the over twice. In its last 10 games, Detroit is putting up 101.3 points per game, compared to its season average of 110.8. The Pistons have played better defensively over their past 10 games, surrendering 112.7 points per contest, 7.3 fewer points than their season average of 120.0 allowed.
Wizards vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Wizards, and we project that Pistons will cover the spread (Wizards -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 227.5 points.
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