LA Clippers at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Detroit Pistons (6-41) welcome the LA Clippers (31-15) to Little Caesars Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Clippers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Clippers swept 2-0 last season

The Pistons lost at the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-121 Wednesday, covering as 13.5-point underdogs. They have been a double-digit underdogs in 2 straight games and covered both. Detroit is 23-24 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 8-1 ATS over its last 9 games, winning 3 outright. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 22.7 points per game (PPG).

The Clippers beat the Washington Wizards 125-109 Wednesday, covering as 10-point road favorites. They have won 6 of their last 7 and have covered in each victory. Los Angeles is 26-20 ATS on the season and 12-4 ATS over its last 16 games. The Clippers are led in scoring by F Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 23.9 PPG.

Clippers at Pistons odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -670 (bet $670 to win $100) | Pistons +490 (bet $100 to win $490)
Against the spread: Clippers -11.5 (-110) | Pistons +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Pistons key injuries

Clippers

C Ivica Zubac (calf) out

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (knee) probable
C Isaiah Stewart (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 127, Pistons 114

Moneyline

PASS.

As mentioned, the Clippers (-670) have won 6 of their last 7. Against the worst team in the Eastern Conference -- Detroit -- they should keep that rhythm alive. However, at -670, there's no value in betting them to win outright.

Against the spread

BET CLIPPERS -11.5 (-110).

The Clippers have been crushing teams on the road. They beat the Wizards by 16, the Celtics by 19 and the Raptors by 20 within their last 4 games. All those teams are better than Detroit by a wide margin. All 6 wins for Los Angeles have come by double figures. Expect it to continue dominating.

The Pistons have been good at covering at home as of late, but they are just 12-13 ATS at home on the season. Detroit doesn't have much consistency and only has 1 of its top 5 scoring options shooting north of 47% from the field.

Take the more efficient road team here and back CLIPPERS -11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 235.5 (-110).

The Pistons are 28-18-1 O/U on the season, and their offense has been heading up as of late, scoring at least 110 in 8 of their last 9 games. Detroit has gone Over in 4 of its last 8, allowing at least 120 in 4 of its last 7.

The Clippers are 6-5 O/U in their last 11 games and are 20-26 O/U on the season. They have scored at least 125 in 5 of their last 7 games. Considering the trends for both teams, TAKE OVER 235.5 (-110).

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