Detroit Pistons vs LA Clippers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 17, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (2-4) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (2-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 10:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSC & BSDETX

The Detroit Pistons visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Clippers Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 6-8 against the spread, while the Clippers are 7-8 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+9.5 -110O 216.5 -115300
LA Clippers -9.5 -110U 216.5 -115-400

Clippers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Thursday‘s game with 69.6% confidence.

Clippers vs Pistons Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pistons and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 72 games (+14.49 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 43 games (+13.54 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 64 games (+12.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 40 games (+9.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 42 of their last 65 games (+17.08 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Under in 52 of their last 85 games (+14.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 68 games (+11.86 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 65 games (+10.10 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 6-8 (-2.8 Units / -16.97% ROI).

  • 3-12 against the Moneyline (-7.5 Units / -47.77% ROI)
  • 9-6 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 6-9 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 7-8 (-1.8 Units / -10.94% ROI).

  • 8-7 against the Moneyline (-2.35 Units / -8.97% ROI)
  • 3-12 against the Over for game total points (-10.2 Units / -61.82% ROI)
  • 12-3 against the Under for game total points (+8.7 Units / 52.73% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 80 games (-33.92 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 85 games (-27.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 80 games (-22.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.76 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 83 games (-29.50 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 83 games (-24.49 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 72 games (-23.12 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 76 games (-18.51 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 41 away games (-14.09 Units / -31% ROI)

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

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

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

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Injury Report: Clippers vs. PistonsThursday‘s Game, Nov. 17

  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said there’s no timetable for Leonard’s return.
  • Luke Kennard (Clippers): Kennard is doubtful for Thursday’s (Nov. 17) game against Detroit.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George is questionable for Thursday’s (Nov. 17) game against Detroit.
  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Stewart will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Cory Joseph (Pistons): Joseph is questionable for Thursday’s (Nov. 17) game against the Clippers
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Cunningham will miss at least the next three games due to left shin soreness.

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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