Detroit Pistons vs Washington-wizards Picks and Predictions March 11th 2025

Detroit Pistons vs Washington-Wizards March 11th 2025

The Eastern Conference matchup between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons will tip-off at 7:00 ET in Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are 15-point favorites and have a moneyline of -1087. The Wizards are +704 on the moneyline and have a record of 13-50.

This game will be televised on FDSD.

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Wizards vs. Pistons Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons
• Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
• Date: Tuesday, March 11th
• Betting Odds DET -15, WAS +704 | DET -1087 O/U 234.5

The Wizards Can Win If…

The Wizards dropped to 13-50 on the season after a 119-104 road loss to the Raptors on Monday. Washington entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 231-point over/under line.

After a 33-33 tie in the 1st quarter, Washington edged the Raptors 27-26 in the 2nd. However, Toronto went on a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 61-60 to 71-60. The Raptors then outscored the Wizards 34-19 in the 3rd quarter, and Washington couldn’t mount a comeback in the 4th, where they were outscored 26-25.

In their 119-104 loss to the Raptors, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 36.2% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average at 29.1%, though they did make 16 threes in the game.

Alexandre Sarr and Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 16 points each, with Sarr adding 11 rebounds despite shooting 26.3% from the field. Tristan Vukcevic contributed 15 points, and Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George each added 13 points.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 119 points to the Raptors, with their toughest quarters being the 1st and 3rd, where they allowed 33 and 34 points, respectively. They managed to tighten things up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 26 points in each. Despite the loss, Washington held Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed 16 three-pointers on 32% shooting. They also sent the Raptors to the line 29 times, where Toronto converted 17 free throws. Washington finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 28 offensive boards. They added 5 steals and 12 blocks.

• In their last three games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• Over their last three games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Pistons Can Win If…

The Pistons improved to 36-29 this season with a 119-112 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Detroit, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 231 fell just short of the 231.5 O/U line.

A key moment for the Pistons was a 10-0 run that stretched the score from 33-32 to 42-33. They led 97-86 going into the 4th quarter and held off a late push from Portland, who outscored them 26-22 in the final period.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons to a win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 28 points on 52.9% shooting, with 12 of those points coming in the 1st quarter. Tobias Harris added 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots.

Detroit shot 49.4% from the field as a team, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 32.1% rate. Dennis Schröder scored 8 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Tim Hardaway added 8 of his 13 points in the opening period.

Despite giving up 112 points, the Pistons’ defense held strong, allowing the Trail Blazers to shoot just 38% from the field. Detroit gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers hit 15 threes on 30% shooting. Detroit also sent Portland to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Pistons finished with 42 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 8 blocks.

• Through their last three home contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Detroit posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
• The Pistons have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• In their last three games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +15, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 234.5, and our model predicts the Wizards and Pistons to score a combined 257 points. We recommend betting on the over.

Detroit Pistons Looking to Stay Hot Against Washington

After a successful four-game road trip, the Detroit Pistons (36-29) return home for two straight games against the Washington Wizards (13-50), aiming to continue their unexpected push toward a top-five seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Despite being sixth in the East, the Pistons are within striking distance of Milwaukee and Indiana, making every game crucial as they try to avoid slipping into the play-in tournament.

Pistons Show Grit on the Road

Detroit’s recent road trip featured ups and downs, with wins over Utah and Portland sandwiched between tough losses to the Clippers and Warriors.

Despite dropping two games, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was encouraged by his team’s ability to compete in all four contests.

“We understand how to put ourselves in position (to win),” Bickerstaff said. “Even the two games we lost, we had leads in the fourth quarter. We’re still a work in progress. People kind of jump the gun where we are, but we’re not a finished product yet.”

Their latest win against Portland on Sunday night nearly slipped away, as the Pistons blew an 18-point second-half lead before closing it out late with clutch free throws from Cade Cunningham and Dennis Schroder.

“Just that mental toughness we talk about,” Bickerstaff added. “Coming in here on a tough back-to-back where guys played heavy minutes the night before, trying to hold off a team that’s got guys who individually can get hot and get going.”

Cade Cunningham Playing at an Elite Level

Cunningham has taken his game to another level, averaging 31.3 points and 7.3 assists per game during the road trip.

His leadership and scoring ability were key factors in Detroit’s ability to split their four games, and the star guard knows how important it was to avoid a losing trip.

“This was big for us,” Cunningham said. “We needed 2-2 because we could not afford to have a losing trip.”

Cunningham had a triple-double the last time the Pistons faced Washington, leading Detroit to a 124-104 victory on Nov. 17. With two more games against the Wizards at home, he has a chance to continue his dominant stretch.

Wizards Struggling but Showing Signs of Life

Washington heads into Tuesday’s game on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Toronto Raptors 119-104 on Monday.

The Wizards shot just 36.2% from the field and were outscored 60-44 in the second half, as head coach Brian Keefe pointed to a lack of execution after halftime.

“Just didn’t come out with the same zip that we had in the first half,” Keefe said. “They got physical with us, and we weren’t getting the same shots. We had some open threes that we didn’t make, but they weren’t paint-touch threes.”

Despite their 50th loss of the season, Washington has played better recently, going 4-3 in its last seven games.

The Wizards rested veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton on Monday, so both could be available for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.\

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What’s at Stake?

• For Detroit: The Pistons have a golden opportunity to build on their strong road trip and solidify a top-six seed in the East. They must avoid playing down to their opponent against a struggling Washington team.
  
• For Washington: The Wizards are looking for positives in a rebuilding year and will aim to play spoiler against a Pistons team fighting for playoff position.
  

With two games at home against Washington, Detroit can’t afford any slip-ups if they want to stay ahead of the pack and avoid the play-in tournament.

Can Cunningham continue his dominant stretch and keep Detroit rolling, or will the Wizards pull off an upset and shake up the Eastern Conference race?