Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Washington Wizards travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons 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 sprung to life with three wins in their past five outings, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting humbled by the Knicks in a 132-101 loss on Tuesday. Will Riley led the team with 17 points off the bench, AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington each scored 14 points while Khris Middleton chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Wizards shot 41 percent from the field and 11 of 31 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Knicks from the start.

They were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 72-45 in the first half. Alex Sarr has been sensational for the Wizards lately but he had a quiet game of just 11 points on four of 11 shooting, while Justin Champagnie shot just one of seven from the field to finish with two points. 

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been on a tear as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Nuggets in a 124-121 win on Tuesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 29 points and 10 assists, Duncan Robinson added 20 points, and Jalen Duren chipped in with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

As a team, the Pistons shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 29 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates and exploded for 69 points in the first half to lead by as many as 20 points. However, it wasn’t the most clinical of wins, as they saw their lead get reduced to just two points before they hit a clutch 3-pointer to regain control and escape with a narrow win. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last nine games at Little Caesars Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Wizards have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Wizards have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have lost nine of their last 11 Thursday games as favorites.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Thursday night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pistons’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Wizards’ last six road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Ausar Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
• Tobias Harris ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.9%) this season.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Kyshawn George ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (5.0) this season.
• Bilal Coulibaly leads all Wizards players for steals per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.3).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.4).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.8).

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Wizards are still missing Tre Johnson, Cam Whitmore, Trae Young, and Anthony Davis, while the Pistons have ruled out Daniss Jenkins. They are keeping an eye on Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris, who are both listed as questionable for this one. The Wizards were playing some decent basketball just before their blowout loss to the Knicks on Tuesday, but they were always going to be double-digit underdogs in this matchup.

The Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the league presently, and they should have no trouble winning this one comfortably regardless of Cunningham’s status for this game. Be sure to check out the lineups before tipoff, but right now I am looking at the Pistons to continue their strong run with another comfortable win here. 

Peter Tran's Pick: Detroit -14.5