Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 26/01/2024, 03:51  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 27/01/2024 at 02:16 in NBA Predictions

The Detroit Pistons will be seeking a second successive victory over the Washington Wizards when they host them next in the NBA. Both teams are struggling in the Eastern Conference where Detroit is 15th and Washington 14th. The Pistons defeated the Wizards less than two weeks ago away from home so will be highly confident of success here. They won 129-117 to end a nine-match losing run in this fixture. Monty Williams’ men have been putting up valiant performances even though they have kept getting the wrong end of the stick. In their last four matches, they have played against the high-flying Bucks and Timberwolves and have avoided embarrassing blowout defeats. In one game, they scored 135 points against the Bucks and lost by six. Detroit is coming off a 113-106 victory over Charlotte that was only their fifth win of the season. Cade Cunningham has missed the last eight matches and is a doubt for this match.

The Washington Wizards arrive for this match having lost their last six matches. They were defeated 123-108 last time out by the Jazz and now have lost 37 of 44 games. This poor return has forced through a coaching change with Wes Unseld being replaced by assistant Brian Keefe. Unseld doesn’t leave the club altogether and has been promoted to an executive role. Keefe began his tenure on a sour note as he was on the touchline against the Jazz. The Wizards have won four of their seven victories away from home. They should therefore arrive confident of defeating a team that they had had an excellent run against. Washington won the last time they were in Detroit which was the first matchup of the season between these two teams. Isaiah Livers has been ruled out of this match due to a hip problem. The Wizards are scoring 115 points a night.