Los Angeles Clippers at Detroit Pistons Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Detroit Pistons (22-28) will be 1.5-point favorites at home in Little Caesars Arena when they clash with the Los Angeles Clippers (28-24). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 215 points and it will air on FSN Prime Ticket at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last outing. The Pistons (7.5-point favorites) beat the Dallas Mavericks, 93-89, while the Clippers (2-point underdogs) were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-120. The Detroit game finished 23.5 points under the projected point total of 205.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 11 points over the projected point total of 232.

The Pistons made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 24.4). Los Angeles, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 12.3). Detroit’s Andre Drummond had a good game, putting up 24 points and 20 rebounds. Meanwhile, Los Angeles received a boost from Lou Williams, who had 24 points and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Blake Griffin led the Pistons to a 109-104 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 44 points. Detroit covered as an 8-point underdog and the two teams combined for 213 points, which was under the projected point total of 222. Detroit had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 15.0). Los Angeles, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (23-29; 79.3 percent).

Of the Clippers’ 52 games, 27 have finished over the total. Los Angeles heads into the contest with records of 28-24 straight up (SU) and 28-24 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Pistons’ 50 games, 29 have finished under the total. Further, Detroit owns records of 22-28 SU and 22-27-1 ATS.

The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Detroit in this meeting. The Pistons rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 percent), while Los Angeles ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent). Also, the Clippers rank first in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.256), while the Pistons rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.217).

Los Angeles Clippers at Detroit Pistons Odds Pick

Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Pistons rank 22nd in points off turnovers per game (15.5) while the Clippers rank 27th (14.9).
  • Detroit ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (34.1) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (25.2).
  • The Clippers average 50.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Pistons rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (51.2).
  • Detroit averages 45.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
  • Detroit ranks 24th in steals per game (7.0) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (6.3).
  • The Pistons rank first in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while the Clippers rank 23rd (14.3).
  • The Clippers rank 20th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Pistons rank 28th (3.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks 23rd in assists per game (23.2) while Detroit ranks 26th (22.2).
  • Detroit ranks seventh in fast break points allowed per game (12.1) while Los Angeles ranks 26th (15.2).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Detroit is 7-2 and Los Angeles is 6-1.
  • The Clippers are 28-17 when they score more than 100 points, while the Pistons are 19-18.
  • Detroit is 10-15-1 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 14-11 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 14 of the Clippers’ 25 road games, while 14 of the Pistons’ 26 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 unders and 1 over.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
  • The Pistons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.6 for the season.