Pistons vs. Wizards Pick
Are the host Washington Wizards going to ease to a victory Friday night at 7PM EST over the Detroit Pistons?
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Wizards are listed as a 6-point favorite against the spread, while the over-under is set at 211.
Detroit is 1-0 on the season after a 102-90 season-opening win at home over the Hornets. Washington also comes in at 1-0 following a 120–115 home victory against the 76ers. The Wizards won two out of three games in last season’s season series and won all three ATS. The total went over in two of the games.
In the Pistons’ win Wednesday night, Tobias Harris scored a game-high 27 points to go with 10 rebounds to lead the way. Langston Galloway scored 16 off the bench, while Avery Bradley contributed 15 points. Andre Drummond recorded eight points and 13 rebounds, while Reggie Jackson had 13 points and eight assists. Detroit led 56-45 at halftime en route to the win.
John Wall led the Wizards on Wednesday with 28 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Bradley Beal put in 25 points to go with six assists, four rebounds and three steals. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jodie Meeks both scored 14 off the bench.
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings with Washington, while the under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings in Washington.
The Wizards are the better team here, playing at home and are healthy. Look for Wall and Beal to help Washington pull away in the second half.
NBA DAILY PREDICTION: WASHINGTON WIZARDS -6