The Detroit Pistons look to build on their impressive home record as they welcome the Washington Wizards to Little Caesars Arena in a matchup that pits Cade Cunningham's explosive offense against Jordan Poole's scoring prowess.
While Detroit has found their rhythm behind Cunningham's 25.6 points and 9.3 assists per game, the Wizards enter with fresh legs after splitting their recent series with Toronto, though question marks remain over the availability of key players Malcolm Brogdon and Khris Middleton.
The contrast couldn't be starker between the home team's steady rise up the standings and the away team's struggles, setting up an intriguing battle between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards matchup, our predictive model gives the Pistons a 75% chance of defeating the Wizards.
Pre-game probabilities
Detroit Pistons
Moneyline
Win %
75%
25%
Washington Wizards
Detroit Pistons: 75% win probability
- Superior win-loss record (36-29 compared to Wizards' 13-50)
- Better offensive output (7,454 points scored vs Wizards' 6,831)
- Stronger recent form (WLLWW vs Wizards' LWWLW)
Washington Wizards: 25% win probability
- League-worst defensive record (7,593 points against)
- Poor road performance (worst in Eastern Conference with 50 losses)
- Significant scoring deficit (-762 point differential on the season)
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Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards preview
The surging Detroit Pistons, who've been turning heads with their impressive 36-29 record, welcome the struggling Washington Wizards to Little Caesars Arena in what's shaping up to be an intriguing Eastern Conference clash.
Cade Cunningham has been absolutely lighting it up for Detroit, fresh off a stellar 28-point performance against Portland, while continuing to stuff the stat sheet with nearly 10 assists per game.
The Wizards, despite their rough season, showed some fight in their recent win over Toronto, with Jordan Poole dropping an efficient 34 points - proving they're not going down without a scrap.
Detroit's defense has been their secret weapon this year, ranking 12th in defensive rating and holding opponents to just 46.1% shooting, which could spell trouble for Washington's bottom-ranked offense.
While the Pistons took the first meeting this season 124-104 back in November, the Wizards have historically had Detroit's number, winning seven of their last ten matchups.
Keep an eye on the paint battle between Detroit's double-double machine Jalen Duren and Washington's promising rookie Alex Sarr, who's been making noise with his rim protection.
The tempo of this game should be electric, with both teams ranking in the top 11 in pace, setting up what could be a high-scoring affair at Little Caesars Arena.
With Washington potentially missing key players Brogdon, Middleton, and Smart, Detroit's depth with contributors like Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris could prove to be the difference-maker.
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards form
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards head to head
Detroit Pistons
60%
Washington Wizards
40%
Mar 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons
0 : 0
Washington Wizards
Nov 17, 2024
Washington Wizards
104 : 124
Detroit Pistons
Mar 29, 2024
Washington Wizards
87 : 96
Detroit Pistons
Jan 27, 2024
Detroit Pistons
104 : 118
Washington Wizards
Jan 15, 2024
Washington Wizards
117 : 129
Detroit Pistons
Nov 28, 2023
Detroit Pistons
107 : 126
Washington Wizards
