Pistons vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 17

  • The Pistons are -4.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDDT | MMT2

The Detroit Pistons visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

The Pistons are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Wizards Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 9-4 against the spread, while the Wizards are 3-8 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons-5.5 -110O 230.5 -110-225
Washington Wizards +5.5 -110U 230.5 -110+180

Wizards vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pistons will win Sunday‘s game with 79.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Wizards.

Wizards vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 56.9% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 38 away games (+17.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 away games (+16.60 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 54 games (+14.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 44 games (+13.77 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+13.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 66 games (+22.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+15.69 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games at home (+13.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.55 Units / 49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 9-4 (+4.6 Units / 29.87% ROI).

  • 6-8 against the Moneyline (+0.15 Units / 1.02% ROI)
  • 5-9 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI)
  • 9-5 against the Under for game total points (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 3-8 (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

  • 2-9 against the Moneyline (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI)
  • 7-4 against the Over for game total points (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI)
  • 4-7 against the Under for game total points (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 82 games (-29.45 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 79 games (-27.20 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 40 games (-22.20 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 10 of their last 39 games (-21.85 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 84 games (-28.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 54 games (-19.50 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 72 games (-17.42 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 45 games (-17.35 Units / -33% ROI)

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Pistons are 16-98 (.140) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons are 7-37 (.159) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Wizards were 3-40 (.070) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Wizards were winless (0-10) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Wizards are 4-46 (.080) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

The Wizards are 7-71 (.090) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .340

Injury Report: Wizards vs. PistonsSunday‘s Game, Nov. 17

  • Washington Wizards – No Injuries Reported
  • Detroit Pistons – No Injuries Reported

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,101 assists/ 1,366 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have averaged 51.7 points per game (724 points/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.2

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (2,436 assists/ 1,486 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards are shooting 60% (36/60) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Wizards have a TS% of 66% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (55/195) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards are shooting 58% from three (15/26) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 steals per game (606 steals/96 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pistons have averaged 5.4 steals per game (75 steals/14 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 steals per game (297 steals/47 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pistons have averaged 37.7 defensive rebounds per game (528 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (716 points/41 games) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards have allowed 17.6 second chance points per game (810 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.7

The Wizards allowed 16.4 second chance points per game (1,345 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/11 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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