Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards 3/27/2021 – The Detroit Pistons will take the road to Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota to face off against the Washington Wizards. This is all set to be an entertaining Eastern Conference play with two weak teams that are battling hard to edge out from the bottom of the standing. The Pistons are sitting at the bottom of the list while the Wizards are holding the 13th spot. The NBA betting lines are out as the Wizards and the Pistons look forward to breaking their three-game losing streak. Both teams are way beyond the .500 mark in their conference play.
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards 3/27/2021
| When: | March 27, 2021 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| TV: | Fox Sports North | AT&T Sportsnet – Southwest |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Homestand begins vs. Detroit tonight at 8:00 P.M. 🏠#WizPistons | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/5iuEmqL5OA
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 27, 2021
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Detroit Pistons | +2.5 (-111) | 229.5 o (-110) | +115 |  |
| Washington Wizards | -2.5 (-111) | 229.5 u (-110) | -138 | |
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Detroit Pistons Betting
The Pistons lost 32 of their 44 games in total and they are the second-worst team in their NBA league. Detroit is riding a three-game losing streak after their last defeat against the Brooklyn Nets. The Pistons had a close call as they lost with a two-point difference. Detroit scored 111 and gave up 113 in return. From their field goal attempts, the Pistons shot at 45 percent and were worse from the three-point territory. Jerami Grant took the lead after going five of 14 with 19 points in their losing effort.
Players to watch: J. Grant SF 40 GP 40 GS 35.6 MIN 23.4 PTS 0.8 OR 4.3 DR 5.1 REB 2.8 AST 0.8 STL 1.1 BLK 2.1 TO 2.6 PF 1.4 AST/TO 17.51 PER
J. Jackson SG 39 GP 6 GS 24.8 MIN 13.1 PTS 1 OR 3.2 DR 4.2 REB 2.1 AST 0.9 STL 0.8 BLK 2.2 TO 2.9 PF 1 AST/TO 12.65 PER
W. Ellington SG 31 GP 25 GS 23.2 MIN 10.7 PTS 0.3 OR 1.5 DR 1.8 REB 1.5 AST 0.4 STL 0.2 BLK 0.7 TO 1.5 PF 2 AST/TO 13.15 PER.
Washington Wizards Betting
The Washington Wizards won 15 games and dropped 28 as they continued to trail the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 12th position. Washington is ahead of the Magic and they look forward to breaking their losing streak. In their last game, the Wizards scored 102 against the New York Knicks and they gave up 106. Washington shot at 46 percent from their three-point territory. Bradley Beal took the lead with 26 points and nine assists while Rui Hachimura tossed in 21 points and nine assists.
Players to watch: B. Beal SG 40 GP 40 GS 35.8 MIN 31.7 PTS 1.1 OR 4 DR 5.1 REB 4.8 AST 1.2 STL 0.4 BLK 3.4 TO 2.5 PF 1.4 AST/TO 23.58 PER
R. Westbrook PG 36 GP 36 GS 34.8 MIN 21.5 PTS 1.5 OR 8.3 DR 9.8 REB 10.3 AST 1.3 STL 0.4 BLK 4.9 TO 2.9 PF 2.1 AST/TO 17.44 PER
T. Bryant C 10 GP 10 GS 27.1 MIN 14.3 PTS 1.8 OR 4.3 DR 6.1 REB 1.5 AST 0.4 STL 0.8 BLK 1.1 TO 3.1 PF 1.4 AST/TO 18.96 PER.
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards 3/27/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Detroit Pistons
Detroit are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit’s last 20 games.
Detroit are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games.
Detroit are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games against Washington.
Pistons are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games against Washington.
Detroit are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Detroit are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Pistons are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games this season.
Detroit are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit’s last 14 games played on a Saturday.
Washington Wizards
Washington are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
Wizards are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games.
Washington are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Washington are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Washington are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Washington are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games played in March.
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington’s last 20 games played on a Saturday.
Injuries
Detroit Pistons
Cory Joseph PG Acquired is “?” Saturday vs Washington
Jahlil Okafor C Knee is out indefinitely
Dennis Smith Jr. PG Back is “?” Saturday vs Washington
Killian Hayes PG Hip is out indefinitely
Washington Wizards
Ish Smith PG Quad is out indefinitely
Bradley Beal SG Foot is “?” Saturday vs Detroit
Davis Bertans PF Calf is out indefinitely
Thomas Bryant C ACL is out for season
| Detroit Pistons | Washington Wizards | |
|---|---|---|
| 24-19-1 | Against the Spread | 21-22-0 |
| 21-23-0 | Straight Up | 23-20-0 |
| 107 | Points per Game | 115 |
| 111 | Points Allowed per Game | 120 |
| 44.36 | Offensive FG% | 46.49 |
| 77.06 | Offensive FT% | 76.36 |
| 34.92 | Offensive 3PT% | 34.39 |
| 47.72 | Defensive FG% | 47.45 |
| 76.02 | Defensive FT% | 77.69 |
| 37.15 | Defensive 3PT% | 38.29 |
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks
Detroit Pistons are still no match for the Wizards with their weak defense. The basketball betting odds are against the Pistons to win this game. Back Washington to take on Detroit and break their losing streak.
Moneyline: The ML set for the Pistons is +115 and the ML set for Wizards is -138.
ATS: A spread of +2.5 (-111) is out for the Pistons and a spread of -2.5 (-111) is out for the Wizards.
TOTALs: The total will go over 229.5 (-110) and the total will go under 229.5 (-110) for the Wizards.
Score Prediction: 121 – 117, Wizards
