Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 3/13/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (37-29) vs Washington Wizards (13-51)

Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 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 Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons collide once again at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards have been in decent form lately as they've split their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Pistons in a 123-103 road defeat on Tuesday. Marcus Smart led the team with 16 points off the bench, Jordan Poole and Bub Carrington scored 15 points each while Richaun Holmes chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start. They allowed 35 points in the first quarter to fall into an immediate double-digit deficit that only grew as the game wore on. Khris Middleton had a rough game as he shot just three of nine for his eight points while Alex Sarr shot just two of nine for his eight points and four turnovers. The Wizards will meet the Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Magic after this game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in red-hot form as they've won 12 of their last 15 games overall and they will be gunning for a third straight win after blowing past the Wizards in a dominant win on Tuesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 27 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists despite battling foul trouble, Jalen Duren added 15 points with 13 rebounds and two blocks while Tobias Harris chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds and three steals. As a team, the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start. They were always in control after pouring in 66 points in the first half to lead by as many as 25 points in this win. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have won each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Wizards have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Pistons.
  • The Pistons have lost five of their last eight games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites following a home win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in six of the last seven games between the Wizards and Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Wizards' last eight road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Pistons' last eight games against the Wizards following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Wizards are still missing some players with Bilal Coulibaly and Malcolm Brogdon ruled out again, while the Pistons are coming in with the same squad once again. The Wizards showed glimpses of life last week, but they've gone cold again and certainly didn't have the answers against the Pistons on Tuesday. It's always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, but the Wizards aren't even trying to win at this point of the season. So, I will stick with the red-hot Pistons to maintain their momentum with another big win and cover at home behind another big game from Cunningham who had his way on Tuesday.
 

Peter’s Pick Detroit -14.5

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