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Detroit Pistons Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Washington Wizards

Game time: November 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Capital One Arena — Washington, DC

Article updated Nov 17, 6:01 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On November 17th at 6:00 PM ET, the Detroit Pistons (6-8) will face off against the Washington Wizards (2-9) at Capital One Arena. The Pistons, currently seventh in the

Game outlook

On November 17th at 6:00 PM ET, the Detroit Pistons (6-8) will face off against the Washington Wizards (2-9) at Capital One Arena. The Pistons, currently seventh in the Eastern Conference, are aiming to continue their winning momentum following a recent victory against the Toronto Raptors. Meanwhile, the Wizards are experiencing a seven-game losing streak and are looking to turn things around after a defeat to the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons are favored to win by -5 in the upcoming match, which marks the first of three meetings between these teams this season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons -205 | Wizards +180

Spread: Pistons -5 (-110) | Wizards +5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 230 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 67%.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are currently ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 6-8 record. They recently secured a 99-95 road win over the Toronto Raptors by holding them to a low shooting percentage of 36.1%. Offensively, the team is averaging 108.6 points per game, with solid field goal and three-point percentages. Point guard Cade Cunningham leads the team with 23.2 points per game. Defensively, Detroit is allowing 110.6 points per game and has limited opponents to low shooting percentages. The team is dealing with several injuries, including Simone Fontecchio, Tim Hardaway Jr, Ausar Thompson, and Bobi Klintman. In power rankings, Detroit is ranked 26th overall and is performing well in offensive and defensive categories.

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Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards, currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 2-9, are facing challenges both offensively and defensively. With an average of 110.8 points per game on offense, the team is shooting 44.0% from the field and 32.7% from the 3-point line, while struggling defensively by allowing 123.9 points per game and opponents shooting 47.2% from the field. The team will need to improve their execution on both ends of the court to turn their season around. Additionally, the team is dealing with injuries, with point guard Malcolm Brogdon and small forward Saddiq Bey both currently out. Statistics show that the Wizards rank 21st in offense, hitting an average of 44.42% of their field goals and 80.56% of their free throws, but rank last in defense, allowing 47.28% of field goals and 78.09% of free throws. Defensive improvement and overcoming injuries will be crucial for the Wizards to improve their standing in the league.

Detroit Pistons' Defensive Strength Makes Them the Favorite Against Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have struggled defensively as of late, allowing an average of 124.8 points in their last five games. In comparison, the Detroit Pistons have a more solid defense, giving up 118.5 points in their previous four games. Detroit ranks sixth in the NBA for opponent field goal percentage at 44.9%, while Washington is ranked 24th with a 47.2% opposing field goal percentage. Considering these statistics, betting on the Detroit Pistons to win by at least five points on the road seems like a more favorable option. Their superior defensive performance and ability to limit their opponents' scoring make them a more reliable choice in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Pistons vs Wizards archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pistons vs Wizards matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons-195 → -204Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Wizards+168 → +170Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons-5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Washington Wizards+5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over227 (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under227 (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Pistons
6-8 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Wizards
2-9 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-17T23:01:13.182Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Pistons are currently ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 6-8 record. They recently secured a 99-95 road win over the Toronto Raptors by holding them to a low shooting percentage of 36.1%. Offensively, the team is averaging 108.6 points per game, with solid field goal and three-point percentages. Point guard Cade Cunningham leads the team with 23.2 points per game. Defensively, Detroit is allowing 110.6 points per game and has limited opponents to low shooting percentages. The team is dealing with several injuries, including Simone Fontecchio, Tim Hardaway Jr, Ausar Thompson, and Bobi Klintman. In power rankings, Detroit is ranked 26th overall and is performing well in offensive and defensive categories.

The Washington Wizards, currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 2-9, are facing challenges both offensively and defensively. With an average of 110.8 points per game on offense, the team is shooting 44.0% from the field and 32.7% from the 3-point line, while struggling defensively by allowing 123.9 points per game and opponents shooting 47.2% from the field. The team will need to improve their execution on both ends of the court to turn their season around. Additionally, the team is dealing with injuries, with point guard Malcolm Brogdon and small forward Saddiq Bey both currently out. Statistics show that the Wizards rank 21st in offense, hitting an average of 44.42% of their field goals and 80.56% of their free throws, but rank last in defense, allowing 47.28% of field goals and 78.09% of free throws. Defensive improvement and overcoming injuries will be crucial for the Wizards to improve their standing in the league.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-29Detroit Pistons 96 · Washington Wizards 87
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Pistons defeated Washington Wizards 124-104

Detroit Pistons defeated Washington Wizards 124-104 on November 17, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. Detroit Pistons' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 37-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Pistons -5 (-110) spread, Detroit Pistons covered, while the 228 combined points finished under the recorded total of 231.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PremierPicksSpread · Washington Wizards +5 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksTotal · Under 227 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncSpread · Detroit Pistons -5 (-110)Win
  • Kentc_Spread · Washington Wizards +5 (-110)Loss
  • Kentc_Total · Over 227 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersTotal · Over 227 (-110)Win
  • TjwinsSpread · Washington Wizards +5 (-110)Loss
  • SwamipicksSpread · Washington Wizards +4.5 (-110)Loss