Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards: Preview and Betting Odds for Sunday’s NBA Matchup

The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards are set to face off in an NBA matchup on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game tips off at 6:00 PM ET.

The Detroit Pistons, who have shown significant improvement from last season’s 14-win campaign, currently stand at 6-8. They are coming off a 99-95 win against the Toronto Raptors, with Malik Beasley scoring 20 points, Cade Cunningham adding 15, and Jaden Ivey contributing 14 points[3][5]. The Pistons are averaging 108.6 points per game on 46.1% shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 44.9% shooting. Key contributors include Cade Cunningham, who averages 23.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, and Jaden Ivey, who averages 18.2 points and 3.9 assists[1].

The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, are struggling with a 2-9 record and a seven-game losing streak. Their last loss was a 129-117 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks, where Kyle Kuzma scored 24 points, Jordan Poole added 22, and Alex Sarr contributed 20 points[3][5]. The Wizards are averaging 110.9 points on 44% shooting but are allowing a league-worst 124 points per game on 47.2% shooting. Jordan Poole leads the team with 22.2 points per game, while Kyle Kuzma averages 17.2 points and 2.3 assists[1].

Betting odds favor the Detroit Pistons, with a spread of -5.5 and a moneyline of -225. The total points line is set at 228. The Pistons are seen as the likely winners, given the Wizards’ recent form and their inability to win night games following a road loss, having lost 19 consecutive such games[1][3].

The matchup also highlights several player props, including those for Cade Cunningham and Jordan Poole. Cunningham’s prop bets include 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 1.5 three-pointers, while Poole’s include 19.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers.