Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

At 6:00 ET, the Pistons (-198) will travel to Washington to take on the Wizards (+165) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference foes. The Pistons (-4.5) are 6-8 on the season and 7th in the East, while the Wizards are 2-9 and 13th in the conference. The over/under line for this game is set at 228.5 points.

This game will be played at the Capital One Arena and can be seen on MNMT.

DETROIT PISTONS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +4.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-127 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 16 threes.

Are the Pistons Ready for a Win at Washington?

Detroit improved to 6-8 on the season with a 99-95 win over the Raptors on Friday. The Pistons were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 194 fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.

Detroit’s 13-0 run was a key moment, as they extended their lead from 27-23 to 40-23. After falling behind 78-73 going into the 4th quarter, the Pistons rallied by outscoring Toronto 26-17 in the final period to secure the win.

In their win over the Raptors, the Pistons managed just 99 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 21.1% clip. Malik Beasley led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.

Cade Cunningham added 15 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 28.6% from the floor. Jaden Ivey chipped in 14 points, and Jalen Duren contributed 12, with both players scoring 6 points in the opening quarter.

The Pistons put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Raptors to 95 points on Friday. Detroit allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 17 points to secure the win. Overall, they held Toronto to 36% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons limited the Raptors to 8 made threes on 25% shooting. Detroit also finished with 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?

The Wizards fell to 2-9 on the season after a 129-117 loss to the Hawks on Friday. Washington entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 246.5 went over the pre-game line of 241.5.

Washington started strong, leading 39-29 after the 1st quarter, but Atlanta responded with a 12-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 30-11. The Hawks extended their lead by winning the 3rd quarter 35-25, and while Washington made a push in the 4th, outscoring Atlanta 42-35, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 129-117 loss to the Hawks, the Wizards shot just 40.6% from the field, but made 15 threes at a 34.9% clip. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 24 points, 14 of which came in the 1st quarter.

Jordan Poole added 22 points, and Alex Sarr contributed 20, scoring 11 in the 4th. Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George also stepped up late, each scoring 8 points in the final period.

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Hawks, giving up 129 points in the loss. Washington allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, before surrendering 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Washington did a good job defending the three, holding Atlanta to 32% shooting and 12 made threes. The Wizards finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.