Game Details:

Matchup: Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
Date & Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Betting Line: Pistons -3.5 | Over/Under: 225.5

Key Storylines

Battle of Eastern Conference Strugglers

Both the Wizards and Pistons have endured a tough season, with each looking to secure a morale-boosting win. Washington has struggled mightily on the road, while Detroit has faced consistency issues at home.

Wizards Seeking Rare Road Success

Washington enters this matchup with one of the worst road records in the league. The Wizards have won just a handful of games away from home, making this an uphill battle despite Detroit’s struggles.

Young Stars to Watch

Detroit’s Cade Cunningham continues to be the focal point of their offense, averaging impressive numbers since the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Wizards rely on Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma to carry their scoring load.

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:
Out: Colby Jones (Achilles), Marcus Smart (finger), Richaun Holmes (knee)

Detroit Pistons:
Out: Jaden Ivey (ankle), Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist)
Questionable: Jalen Duren (knee)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Wizards: 26-35 ATS this season
Pistons: 30-31 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 34 of Washington’s 61 games.
The total has gone under in 32 of Detroit’s 62 games.

Team Struggles:

Washington is just 7-25 on the road this season.
Detroit, despite a poor record, has been slightly better at home.

Player Prop to Watch

Jordan Poole (Wizards) – Points Total: 22.5
Poole has been heating up offensively, making the over on his points prop a solid bet.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) – Assists Total: 7.5
Cunningham has been Detroit’s primary distributor, and with Ivey out, his assist numbers could rise.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Detroit -3.5 → The Pistons, playing at home, have a slight edge.
Total: Over 225.5 → Washington’s defense has been suspect, leading to high-scoring games.
Player Prop: Jordan Poole Over 22.5 points → High usage and shot volume favor him in this matchup.

While the Pistons have had their struggles, they’ve shown more fight at home. With Cunningham leading the charge, they should secure a close victory against a Wizards team that struggles away from home.

Final Score Prediction: Pistons 118, Wizards 112