Wizards vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pistons are -2.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | MNMT

The Washington Wizards visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 20-23 against the spread, while the Pistons are 20-23 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards O
Detroit Pistons U

Pistons vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pistons will win Saturday‘s game with 57.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Wizards and Pistons, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Pistons vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 43 of their last 72 games (+11.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+10.85 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 away games (+8.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 76 games (+19.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+14.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games (+11.65 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 20-23 (-5.3 Units / -10.95% ROI).

  • 7-37 against the Moneyline (-26.7 Units / -58.23% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Over for game total points (-1.15 Units / -2.37% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.62% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 20-23 (-5.2 Units / -10.77% ROI).

  • 5-39 against the Moneyline (-33.1 Units / -72.51% ROI)
  • 26-17 against the Over for game total points (+7.3 Units / 15.08% ROI)
  • 17-26 against the Under for game total points (-11.6 Units / -23.97% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 76 games (-56.75 Units / -71% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 76 games (-27.75 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 73 games (-23.80 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 40 games at home (-22.05 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-21.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 64 games (-32.90 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 77 games (-25.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 49 games (-18.70 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-17.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 76 games (-17.35 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Wizards are 1-23 (.042) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Wizards are 3-36 (.077) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .364

The Wizards are 1-24 (.040) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .222

The Wizards are winless (0-4) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 8-74 (.098) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .462

The Pistons are 12-47 (.203) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Pistons were 8-30 (.211) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Injury Report: Pistons vs. WizardsSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 27

  • Joe Harris (Detroit Pistons): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Monte Morris (Detroit Pistons): Quadriceps, Out
  • Jared Rhoden (Detroit Pistons): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Ryan Rollins (Washington Wizards): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Johnny Davis (Washington Wizards): Calf, Out
  • Landry Shamet (Washington Wizards): Ribs, Game Time Decision
  • Delon Wright (Washington Wizards): Knee, Out

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (418 points/44 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Wizards have averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (606 rebounds/44 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.7

The Wizards have averaged 10.0 second chance points per game (209 points/21 games) at home this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Wizards have averaged 29.4 points in the paint per game (1,294 points/44 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons shot 45% (3,244/7,140) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pistons have averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (685 turnovers/44 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 17.4 second chance points per game (764 points/44 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 second chance points per game (403 points/21 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards have averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,470 rebounds/44 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Wizards have allowed 19.1 offensive rebounds per game (842 rebounds/44 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.7

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.0 steals per game (264 steals/44 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (5,396 points/3,948 shots) this season — tied for highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.30

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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