Detroit Pistons (36-29) vs Washington Wizards (13-50)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -14.5 -- Over/Under: 235 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Detroit Pistons (36-29) will host the Washington Wizards (13-49) on March 11, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, has been on a strong run with an 11-3 record since mid-February, recently securing a 119-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers behind Cade Cunningham’s 28-point performance. The Pistons have been prolific offensively, averaging 121.8 points per game during this stretch.
Meanwhile, the Wizards, who hold the league’s worst record, are coming off a narrow 118-117 win over the Toronto Raptors, where Jordan Poole led the way with 34 points. However, playing on the second night of a back-to-back may pose a challenge for Washington. With Detroit’s strong form and Washington’s season-long struggles, the Pistons enter the matchup as the clear favorite.
Jalen Duren Over 11.5 Rebounds
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is having an impressive 2024-25 NBA season, particularly in rebounding. He has played in 62 games, averaging 11.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Duren's rebounding efficiency is noteworthy, with a field goal percentage of 69.8%, ranking 4th in the league. His offensive and defensive rebounding percentages stand at 15.0% and 29.1%, respectively, contributing to a total rebound percentage of 22.1%. In recent games, Duren has consistently delivered strong rebounding performances. On March 9, 2025, he recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. The previous day, he achieved 13 points and 13 rebounds versus the Golden State Warriors. He has another favorable matchup in this one going against the Wizards, who are giving up 56.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is the most in the league.
Jordan Poole Over 21.5 Points
Jordan Poole has been a key player for the Washington Wizards. He has played in 47 games, starting all of them, and averages 31.4 minutes per game. Poole contributes significantly to the team's offense, with an average of 21.2 points per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 41.8%, a three-point percentage of 37.1%, and a free throw percentage of 87.5%. Additionally, he averaged 3.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. One of Poole's standout performances this season was on February 7th, 2025, when he scored a career-high 45 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. We saw in his last game that he put 34 on the Raptors. I expect the Wizards to be down in this game which will force Poole to be aggressive on the offensive side of the ball.
Cade Cunningham Over 26.5 Points
Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' dynamic point guard, is delivering an exceptional performance in the 2024–2025 NBA season. As of March 10, 2025, he has played in 32 games, starting all, and averages 35.8 minutes per game. Cunningham contributes significantly to the team's offense, with an average of 24.4 points per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 45.1%, a three-point percentage of 37.7%, and a free throw percentage of 80.6%. Additionally, he averaged 6.7 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. I just don’t see how Cunningham doesn’t have a big game against Washington. Washington is one of the worst, if not the worst, defensive team in the league, giving up an average of 120.5 points per game to opposing teams. Cunningham has scored 28+ points in his last 4 game,s and I don’t see him slowing down in this one.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
