Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/25
At 8:30 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (24-29) will host the Detroit Pistons (29-26) in a non-conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 4 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 232.5.
TV coverage for this game will be provided by KENS and the game will be played at the Moody Center in Austin.
DETROIT PISTONS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons -4
This game will be played at Moody Center at 8:30 ET on Friday, February 21st.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-118 in favor of the Pistons.
- Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will the Pistons Defense Show Up on the Road?
With a 128-110 win over the Bulls on Wednesday, the Pistons improved to 29-26 for the season. Detroit, favored by six points, covered the spread with the 18-point victory. The game’s total of 238 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 236.5.
After a 32-32 tie in the 1st quarter, the Pistons took control with a 34-27 2nd quarter. An 11-0 run helped them close the gap from 73-61 to 73-72, and they pulled away by outscoring Chicago 30-23 in the 3rd quarter and 32-28 in the 4th.
The Pistons shot 51.1% from the field in their win over the Bulls, with Cade Cunningham leading the way with 29 points and 7 assists. He scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson each added 19 points, with Thompson shooting 80% from the field.
Detroit made 10 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc. Malik Beasley scored 9 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Isaiah Stewart added 6 of his 12 points in the final period.
Despite a shaky start, the Pistons tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points in the 3rd and holding the Bulls to 110 points overall. Detroit limited Chicago to 43% shooting from the field.
The Pistons excelled at defending the three, giving up just 9 made threes on 22% shooting. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Does San Antonio Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
The Spurs improved to 24-29 on the season with a 120-109 win over the Suns on Thursday. San Antonio, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5 O/U line.
San Antonio jumped out to a 31-21 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Suns responded with a 13-0 run to take control. The Spurs regained momentum in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 34-25, and entered the 4th with a 94-79 lead. Despite the Suns winning the final quarter 30-26, the Spurs held on for the win.
De’Aaron Fox led the Spurs to a win over the Suns with 26 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter. He also added 7 assists and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%.
Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson each contributed 15 points, with Champagnie shooting 71.4% from the field and making 3 threes at 60%. The Spurs hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 36.6% from deep and 47.3% overall.
Defensively, the Spurs were strong in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 21 and 25 points, respectively, in their 120-109 win over the Suns. Overall, San Antonio gave up 109 points on 46% shooting from the field.
The Spurs limited Phoenix from beyond the arc, holding them to 16 threes on 36% shooting. San Antonio also sent the Suns to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Spurs grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 5 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.