The Detroit Pistons, riding high on their recent surge with 12 wins in their last 15 games, welcome the Washington Wizards back to Little Caesars Arena for their second matchup in three days.
Cade Cunningham's masterful 27-point near triple-double on Tuesday highlighted Detroit's growing confidence, while the Wizards' shooting woes - hitting just 40% from the field in their last outing - have left them searching for answers.
The home team Pistons, who dominated their last meeting with a 25-point lead at one point, face off against an away team Wizards squad still missing key pieces Bilal Coulibaly and Malcolm Brogdon.
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 57.5% chance of defeating the Wizards.
Pre-game probabilities
Detroit Pistons
Moneyline
Win %
57.5%
42.5%
Washington Wizards
Detroit Pistons: 57.5% win probability
- Superior win-loss record (37-29 compared to Wizards' 13-51)
- Better scoring efficiency (7577 points scored in 66 games vs Wizards' 6934 in 64 games)
- Stronger recent form (WWLLW vs Wizards' LLWWL)
Washington Wizards: 42.5% win probability
- League-worst defensive record in Eastern Conference (7716 points against)
- Poor road performance (last place in Eastern Conference with 13 wins)
- Scoring deficit (-782 point differential, worst in East)
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Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards preview
The red-hot Detroit Pistons are looking to keep their impressive momentum rolling as they host the struggling Washington Wizards for the second time this week at Little Caesars Arena.
Fresh off Tuesday's dominant 123-103 victory over these same Wizards, the Pistons have been on an absolute tear, winning 12 of their last 15 games behind Cade Cunningham's stellar play.
Cunningham's been a nightmare for opponents lately - just ask the Wizards, who had no answer for his 27-point triple-double threat performance on Tuesday night.
The Wizards showed brief signs of life last week by splitting their previous eight games, but they've hit another rough patch with Marcus Smart's 16-point effort off the bench being their lone bright spot in Tuesday's loss.
While history suggests it's tough to beat the same team twice in a row, the Pistons' frontcourt duo of Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris has been giving opponents fits, with Duren coming off a solid 15-point, 13-rebound showing.
The Wizards' offense has looked completely out of sync, shooting a dismal 40% from the field in their last outing, and they'll need to find answers quickly with both Malcolm Brogdon and Bilal Coulibaly still sidelined.
This Central Division clash marks another chance for Detroit to cement their surprising playoff push, while Washington looks to avoid their third straight defeat and snap their 10-game road losing streak against winning teams in this division.
Keep an eye on the paint battle, where Duren's presence has been transformative for Detroit's defense, which has quietly become one of the more formidable units in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards form
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards head to head
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80%
Washington Wizards
20%
Mar 13, 2025
Detroit Pistons
0 : 0
Washington Wizards
Mar 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons
123 : 103
Washington Wizards
Nov 17, 2024
Washington Wizards
104 : 124
Detroit Pistons
Mar 29, 2024
Washington Wizards
87 : 96
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Jan 27, 2024
Detroit Pistons
104 : 118
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Jan 15, 2024
Washington Wizards
117 : 129
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