Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons NBA Point Spread Picks 2/11/2019

Monday, February 11, 2019

Little Ceasars Arena

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The Washington Wizards travel to Little Ceasars Arena to play the Detroit Pistons on Monday, February 11, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Detroit as 4 point favorites.

The Wizards have a record of 24-32. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of -2.8 as they average 113.8 points per game while giving up 116.6 per contest. The Pistons have an overall mark of 25-29. They currently are 3rd in the Central Division. They total 106.2 points per contest and give up 107.8, which is a point differential of -1.6.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 24-31-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 34-22-0 against the over/under

Important Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 25-28-1 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 22-31-0 against the over/under

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

12/28/18 PG John Wall Heel is out for season
11/28/18 C Dwight Howard Gluteus is out indefinitely
02/10/19 SF Jeff Green Hip left last game, is questionable Monday vs Detroit

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

02/10/19 G Wayne Ellington Acquired is questionable Monday vs Washington

Player Spotlight

Trevor Ariza averages 12.4 points per game in 35.3 minutes per contest. He averages 3.8 assists per contest and 5.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 39% for the year while his free throw percentage is 80%. Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 25.0 points per game while playing 37.0 minutes per night. He pulls down 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Player Spotlight

Blake Griffin averages 26.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 36.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 8.1 rebounds per contest and 5.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Andre Drummond averages 17.1 points per game while playing 32.9 minutes per contest. He grabs 14.9 rebounds per game and has 1.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 55%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards allow 116.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 29th in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 27th and 30th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 47.6 rebounds a game which ranks 28th, and they give up 25.9 assists per contest which puts them in 29th place in the league. They force 16.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the league. Washington averages 113.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 7th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -2.8 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 9th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 40.9 rebounds per game and 26.5 assists per contest, which ranks them 28th and 5th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 19th with 14.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pistons surrender 107.8 points per contest, which ranks them 9th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 47% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 23rd and 1st in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 23.9 assists allowed per contest, and 8th with 43.8 rebounds surrendered per game. The Pistons are 18th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.1 per game. Detroit is 23rd in the league with 106.2 points per game this year. They are 29th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -1.6. They shoot 34% from 3-point range, which is good for 29th in the NBA. They are 12th in the league in rebounding with 45.5 boards per game and 26th in assists per contest with 22.4. The Pistons are 9th in turnovers per game with 14.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 15th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.5, and their defensive rating of 113.2 is ranked 26th. In terms of pace they are 8th in the league with 101.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 7th. As a team they are 10th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league. Washington is 20th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 4th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Detroit is 11th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 14th in the league. The Pistons are 22nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.7, and their defensive rating of 108.3 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 24th in the league with 98.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 28th. As a team they are 28th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 8th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Wizards/Pistons NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Detroit -4

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