Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/07/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Venue:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Where to Watch:  NBCS-DC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Wizards -5.5, Pistons +5.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Wizards -5.5, Pistons +5.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Wizards -5.5, Pistons +5.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Washington Wizards:  30-34 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

Detroit Pistons:  15-49 (5th place, Central Division)

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Washington Wizards:  5-5 last 10

Detroit Pistons:  1-9 last 10

The Wizards are coming into this game with a 30-34 record overall and they are 15-19 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 33 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 24 points. Kristaps Porziņģis and Delon Wright each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 42.6% from the field, 25.8% from 3-point range, and 91.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 30-31-3 this season and their O/U record is 30-32-2.

The Pistons are coming into this game with a 15-49 record overall and they are 8-23 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Tuesday. They are entering this game on a 7 game losing streak with losses coming against the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic, the Raptors again, the Charlotte Hornets, the Chicago Bulls, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Marvin Bagley III led the team in points in that game with 20 while Hamidou Diallo was next on the team with 14 points. Killian Hayes led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Marvin Bagley III led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 40.7% from the field, 25% from 3-point range, and 72% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.1 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 28-33-3 this season and their O/U record is 33-30-1.

The current betting odds have the Wizards listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wizards haven't been great this season with their losing 30-34 record overall but they have been getting a lot better in their games lately now that they are healthy again with all of their starters back in the lineup. They haven't even been that bad in their road games with a 15-19 road record and they will be eager to snap their 2 game losing streak here against one of the worst teams in the East. The Pistons have been terrible this year with their 15-49 record overall making them one of the worst teams in the East and the entire NBA. They haven't even been that good in their home games with an 8-23 home record and they have no momentum on their side with 7 losses in a row now. They have also had a very crunched schedule lately playing a lot of games over the last 2 weeks and they are even on a back-to-back here. The Wizards have a much better team now that they are healthy again and they are in a much better situation to win this game on the road. The best way to place a bet here is on the Wizards to cover the spread in this game. 

Wizards Pistons Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Wizards 122 Pistons 108.

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Washington Wizards: 2-8 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 1-6 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games. 9-4 UNDER off a home loss. 

Detroit Pistons: 26-17 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 22-9 ATS in March games. 9-3 UNDER when playing 6 or less games in 14 days.

Washington Wizards:  K. Kuzma (PF) Ques Tues - Knee. M. Morris (PG) Out indefinitely - Back.

Detroit Pistons:  A. Burks (SG) Prob Mon - Foot. J. Wiseman (C) Ques Mon - Knee. I. Stewart (PF) Out Mon - Hip. R. McGruder (SG) Ques Mon - Ankle. K. Hayes (PG) Ques Mon - Hand. J. Duren (C) Out Mon - Ankle. B. Bogdanovic (SF) Out Mon - Achilles. C. Cunningham (PG) out for season - Shin.

“I’m happy with how hard we played and the product we’re giving our fans. Even though we had these two tough losses, I think it’s something positive we can take from these games.” - Kristaps Porzingis after their loss against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.

“This team is going to be in the money, in the playoffs. They’ve got a superstar in Mitchell, and Garland is right behind him. I also love Mobley’s temperament. You can’t tell if they’re up 20 or down 20 by looking at him.” - Dwane Casey after his team’s loss against the Cavaliers in their game on Saturday.

PG Monte Morris

SG Bradley Beal

SF Deni Avdija

PF Kristaps Porzingis

C Daniel Gafford

PG Killian Hayes 

SG Jaden Ivey

SF Hamidou Diallo

PF Isaiah Livers

C James Wiseman

PPG: B. Beal (23.1)

APG: B. Beal (5.4)

Reb/G: K. Porzingis (8.6)

PPG: B. Bogdanovic (21.6)

APG: C. Cunningham (6)

Reb/G: J. Duren (8.7)

Coaches:

Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld Jr. (2nd season)

Detroit Pistons: Dwane Casey (5th season)