| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-36 | 37-12 |
| Spread | +14.5 -112 | -14.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | Over 227.5 (-110) | Under 227.5 (-110) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
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 and 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 while 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, but 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.
Washington v Detroit Free Prediction
The Wizards are still missing Tre Johnson, Cam Whitmore, Trae Young and Anthony Davis, while the Pistons have ruled out Daniss Jenkins and 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 at the moment 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.