LA Clippers vs Detroit Pistons Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 13, 2022, 10:29 AM
  • The Clippers (30-31) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (14-45)
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSDET & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT in Detroit.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 35-34 against the spread, while the Pistons are 35-31 against the spread.

The Clippers vs Pistons Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.


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Clippers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers-4.5 -110O 218.5 -110-190
Detroit Pistons +4.5 -110U 218.5 -110155

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone:

  • 35-34 against the Spread (-2.45 Units / -3.22% ROI)
  • 35-34 against the Moneyline (+2.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • 32-36 against the Over for game total points (-7.55 Units / -9.95% ROI)
  • 36-32 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 1.05% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+12.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the Team Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+12.76 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 28 away games (+12.38 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+9.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 away games (+9.12 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 69 games (-23.44 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 66 games (-20.52 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 67 games (-15.03 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 66 games (-13.49 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 66 games (-11.46 Units / -16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone:

  • 35-31 against the Spread (+0.9 Units / 1.22% ROI)
  • 18-49 against the Moneyline (+5.4 Units / 7.81% ROI)
  • 33-32 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -2.99% ROI)
  • 32-33 against the Under for game total points (-4.3 Units / -5.83% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the Moneyline in 13 of their last 34 games (+24.30 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Moneyline in their last 7 games (+13.78 Units / 197% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.23 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 11 games (+10.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games at home (+9.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 67 games (-21.39 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 58 games (-11.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 25 games at home (-11.91 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 56 games (-9.95 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 30 games at home (-9.80 Units / -30% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Clippers are 17-5 (.773) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

The Clippers were 20-2 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

The Clippers were 38-9 (.809) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

The Clippers were 29-12 (.707) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Pistons are 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .465

The Pistons were 7-29 (.194) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Pistons were 3-34 (.081) when allowing 110 or more points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

The Pistons are 14-50 (.219) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

Injury Report: Pistons vs. ClippersSunday‘s Game, Mar. 13

  • Rodney McGruder (Pistons): McGruder is doubtful for Sunday’s (Mar. 13) game against the Clippers.
  • Chris Smith (Pistons): Smith is out for Sunday’s (Mar. 13) game against the Clippers.
  • Frank Jackson (Pistons): Jackson will be re-evaluated in one week, according to Rod Beard of The Detroit News.
  • Killian Hayes (Pistons): Hayes is questionable for Sunday’s (Mar. 13) game against the Clippers.
  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Stewart is dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee. He will be re-evaluated in a week.
  • Hamidou Diallo (Pistons): Diallo is out for Sunday’s (Mar. 13) game against the Clippers.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): The Clippers announced that Powell is out indefinitely.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George is going to be out a few more weeks as the team gives his right elbow more time to rest, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Leonard is ahead of schedule on his ACL rehab and could return this season yet, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
  • Robert Covington (Clippers): Covington is out for Sunday’s (Mar. 13) game against Detroit.
  • Jason Preston (Clippers): Preston had right foot surgery and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN.
  • Jay Scrubb (Clippers): Scrubb will undergo season-ending surgery, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers averaged 0.56 points per possession (4,058 points/7,582 possessions) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

The Clippers have 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.8

The Clippers shot 41% from three (512/1,253) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 98.4 points per game (4,328 points/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

The Pistons are shooting 42% (1,560/3,740) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Pistons have averaged 0.49 points per possession (5,878 points/12,489 possessions) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.53

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers averaged 4.1 blocks per game (295 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Clippers have 352 steals this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (233 blocks/55 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 31.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,383 rebounds/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Pistons have averaged 32.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,740 rebounds/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Pistons averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,357 rebounds/72 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Pistons blocked 371 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams


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