Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons Betting Prediction 02/11/19

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The Washington Wizards (24-32) will travel to Little Caesars Arena to challenge the Detroit Pistons (25-29). The Pistons opened as 3.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds

Both teams covered as favorites in their last matchup. The Pistons (8-point favorites) defeated the New York Knicks 120-103, while the Wizards (2-point favorites) beat the Chicago Bulls 134-125. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Detroit game finished 18.5 points over the projected point total of 204.5, while the Washington game finished 32 points over the projected point total of 227.

Washington launched 27 three pointers, making 12 of them (44.4 percent), while Chicago was 6-24 (25.0 percent). The Pistons, meanwhile, had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 (above their season average of 24.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.500). Andre Drummond played a key role for Detroit with 29 points and 20 rebounds. Bradley Beal played well for Washington, recording 31 points.

The Wizards evened the season series at one with a 101-87 victory in their most recent game. Blake Griffin was the game’s top overall scorer with 29 points. The Wizards’ 11.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pistons, who had a mark of 4.8. The two teams combined to put up 188 points, which was well under the projected point total of 215, and Washington covered as a 6-point favorite.

Of the Wizards’ 56 games, 34 have finished over the total. Washington heads into the game with records of 24-32 straight up (SU) and 24-31-1 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Washington, Pistons games have a tendency to finish under the total (57.4 percent). Moreover, Detroit owns records of 25-29 SU and 25-28-1 ATS.

This could end up being an error-filled game for the Detroit offense. Detroit ranks 21st in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 13.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Washington forces the fourth-most turnovers in the league (15.2 percent). It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-paced Wizards rank fifth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Pistons rank 21st.

Wizards at Pistons Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Wizards average 49.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Pistons rank 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.0).
  • Detroit ranks third in second chance points allowed per game (11.2) while Washington ranks 26th (14.3).
  • The Pistons rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (43.8) while the Wizards rank 27th (47.6).
  • Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (27.7) while Washington ranks 20th (32.7).
  • Washington averages 18.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Detroit ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
  • The Wizards rank fifth in assists per game (26.5) while the Pistons rank 26th (22.4).
  • The Wizards rank 13th in fast break points per game (14.2) while the Pistons rank last (9.3).
  • Washington ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while Detroit ranks 28th (3.9).
  • Washington ranks fifth in steals per game (8.7) while Detroit ranks 24th (6.9).
  • In games where they allow below 100 points, Washington is 8-0 and Detroit is 8-2.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the Wizards are 23-27 and the Pistons are 22-19.
  • Washington is 8-21 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 12-16-1 ATS at home.
  • The Wizards have 16 overs and 13 unders in 29 road games.
  • The Pistons have 15 unders and 14 overs in 29 home games.

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 5 overs.
  • The Pistons have outscored opponents by an average of 10.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has been defeated by an average of 1.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 125.2 points per game (11.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 129.4 points per game (12.8 above their season average).