After playing just four teams with losing records over the last 17 games, the Detroit Pistons have four such teams in the next six, starting with a pair of games against the Washington Wizards this week.
The Wizards upset the Pistons on Feb. 6, so Detroit will not be looking past this pair of games.
My Pistons at Wizards predictions and NBA picks call for Detroit to roll to a lopsided cover on Tuesday, March 17.
Pistons vs Wizards prediction
Pistons vs Wizards best bet: Pistons -19.5 (-110)
It’s a big point spread for the Detroit Pistons, but it’s also the Washington Wizards on the other bench.
Washington has lost 12 straight games, going 4-8 ATS. The Wizards have also lost their last 12 games as double-digit dogs, which they’ll be against Detroit.
Star Wizards guard Trae Young went down in the last game and is questionable, although he hasn’t traditionally bounced back quickly.
Detroit has gone 3-6 ATS in the last nine, against a tough schedule that included San Antonio twice and OKC once. The Pistons got Ausar Thompson back last game, and that should be enough to push them over the top.
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Detroit is No. 16 in pace, but Washington (No. 7) will speed things up. The Pistons have gone Over in the last two games with a points total this high and are riding a streak of four straight Overs. The Wizards have gone Over in four of five and seven of nine.
Jalen Duren has been red hot lately, scoring 20 or more in four of the last five, averaging 22.8 over that span. He’s also hit 45 of 55 shots (.818) in that stretch.
Pistons vs Wizards SGP
- Pistons -19.5
- Over 232.5
- Jalen Duren Over 20.5 points
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In 13 games against the seven teams with the NBA’s worst records, Cade Cunningham has been in double-digits in assists nine times. He’s also been in double figures four of his last five overall, averaging 12.4 over that span. Getting positive odds on his assists prop is a gift.
Duncan Robinson isn’t a prototypical rebounder, but he’s averaging 2.7 per game and hasn’t been below two in his last five games, averaging 3.4 over that span. Like Cunningham’s assists prop, we’re taking advantage of odds that seem too generous given his recent and overall history.
Pistons vs Wizards SGP
- Over 232.5
- Jalen Duren Over 20.5 points
- Cade Cunningham Over 10.5 assists
- Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 rebounds
Pistons vs Wizards odds
- Spread: Pistons -19.5 (-110) | Wizards +19.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pistons -2200 | Wizards +1100
- Over/Under: Over 232.5 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-110)
Pistons vs Wizards betting trend to know
The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Pistons vs. Wizards.
How to watch Pistons vs Wizards
| Location | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC |
| Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-Detroit, MNMT |
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